Mask

Smile is my essence
      Many remark as serene
        Hides painful fears
     Thus  blink away my tears 
      Self dignity my precious

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Sasha Maharaj

June 6, 2013 at 2:23 AM

Arr one i can relate to as well. well written. :)

Andrea Dietrich

June 5, 2013 at 10:53 PM

this is very nice. don't be afraid to let the mask drop now and then, sweet lady.

Richard Lamoureux

May 29, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Dropping by to say hello, was hoping to read another new poem. I hope this note finds you well. Hugs Rick

Manel Gunatillake

June 1, 2013 at 6:05 AM

Thank you, Yes I am ok. but my computer is giving little problems. Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 29, 2013 at 3:34 AM

- Another lovely poem from you my friend Manel - Thank you. - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Manel Gunatillake

June 1, 2013 at 6:03 AM

Thank you my dearest,

Jayaratne Weerakkody

May 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

You have painted a nice picture about truth and reality of smile. Nice artwork! Weera

Manel Gunatillake

June 1, 2013 at 6:03 AM

Thank you weera

Demetrios Trifiatis

May 28, 2013 at 8:00 AM

A beautiful though-provoking Tanka!

Timothy Hicks

May 28, 2013 at 12:16 AM

Smiling is just so much better for the soul than frowning... happiness is a mind game and not something that can be bought or earned... great tanka!

Manel Gunatillake

May 28, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Yes Tim it takes fewer face muscles than frowning. It is free. You are correct. Those are so valuable. you can't put a price tag. Hugs Tim

Ravi Sathasivam

May 27, 2013 at 11:36 PM

Excellent. Profound poem and well penned. Tfs

Manel Gunatillake

May 28, 2013 at 3:14 AM

Thank you. You were missing. I will read if you have posted any lately. Hugs manel

Richard Lamoureux

May 27, 2013 at 5:47 PM

My prayer for you is that your life will become as beautiful as your smile. I think most people can relate to this poem at different times in their lives. Hugs Rick.

Manel Gunatillake

May 28, 2013 at 3:13 AM

Thanks Richard. I needed your prayer. Love and hugs