Our Face Tells a Story

Our Face Tells A Story
Ones face tells a story for the entire world to see.
Some keep it straight - a little bit like me.

But when things do change and you face has to tell.
We make our muscles jump and twitch, to show that all is well.

The wrinkles we can hide, sometimes successfully.
Other times we need cement, to fill the cracks we see.

We move our face to look upset and give out sympathy.
We grit our teeth and clench our jaws when things hit painfully.

We hide disgust if possible, to try and not cause pain.
Sometimes it’s impossible, but we must try hard again.

The face we wear the most, no matter what’s to come
Should be a smile to brighten everyone, just like the kiss of the sun.

Our face is like a mask we can manoeuvre skilfully
So try and keep a smile there for all the world to see.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horsman Avatar
June 12, 2014 at 10:59 AM
such positivity, lovely to read this again
Esquire Avatar
February 7, 2013 at 2:23 PM
Dear Mandy, Excellent description of the many faces we show to each other. I have not smiled in so long my face looks like the stone faces of Mount Rushmore. Superb Write Love ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Brother Eternal...Harry
Horsman Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM
This is such a clever poem Mandy, will make all of us look at ourselves now. if for debbie contest. good luck. harry
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 7:22 AM
Thanks Harry I hadn't seen the contest but I will put it in. x
Fitzgerald Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Check your mail ;) Declan
Andresen Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 4:08 AM
yes it is true.....SMILE AND SmILe.- :) -(: OXOX love Anne-Lise
A   Avatar
January 1, 2012 at 8:08 PM
MANDY,,, MY FACE TELLS MANY STORIES... AND EVERY TIME I LOOK IN THE MIRRIOR, I SEE A STRANGER SIGHT OF ME.... AND EVERY DAY I KNOW WHY.... I SMILE LESS...... best wishes to you this year. always,..p.d.
Fitzgerald Avatar
January 1, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Enjoyed the read , happy new year mandy to you and your loved ones Declan x
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 1, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Thanks dec, you're up late x
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