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She Smiled a Smile

She smiled a smile that reached not her eyes, Who can know what beneath her smile lies? She smiled a smile her hurt to disguise, Who can understand her life's dark skies? She smiled a smile to hide her heart's cries, Who will care to listen to her sighs? She smiled a smile despite hope's demise, Who can see her soul's tears crystallise? She smiled a smile as a compromise, Who can feel how she does agonise? She still smiles a smile to tranquillise, Who can read her soulful smile's surprise? 11/20/17

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Sandra Haight

Date: 1/5/2018 4:26:00 PM

Such a lovely poem, Jo! Congratulations on your podium win in the contest! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/5/2018 2:45:00 PM

Congrats on your well deserved win, Jo.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/5/2018 1:28:00 PM

oh I love this! congrats ;) -luloo

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 1/5/2018 12:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Jo - blessings and best wishes for a Happy New Year, friend! :-)

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/3/2018 9:14:00 PM

Beautifully and poetically expressed sad thoughts, Jo, of a truth that is so recognizable. Congratulations for your wonderful win... ~Susan

John Hamilton

Date: 1/3/2018 11:03:00 AM

This is great poetry Jo, loved it, congrats on a fine win!

CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/30/2017 7:59:00 AM

I have worn this smile that you spoke of so poetically and truthfully. This is not lighthearted, but a truth that applies to all of us at some point or another. A great job, Jo, really touched me. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Joseph May

Date: 12/24/2017 7:00:00 AM

Very well expressed Jo...enjoyed

FJ Thomas

Date: 12/20/2017 1:13:00 PM

How very sad and beautiful Jo. And true for so many today.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/25/2017 3:24:00 PM

Ew la la in feeling and delivery, thought provoking for me as well. I'm finding one gem after another while visiting your pages. What a good time I'm having with your poems, Jo. Talent is talent is talent. Hugs ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/23/2017 7:39:00 AM

I imagine you to be that who. This is a thought provoking piece.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/21/2017 10:19:00 PM

This is beautiful Jo! I love the feelings this poem shares. Going straight into my Faves my friend! : )

Deborah Burch

Date: 11/21/2017 12:46:00 PM

Nailed it!! Well done Jo!! Hold that door!! ;) big Hugggs!! Cap'n

Silent One

Date: 11/21/2017 8:03:00 AM

So many are full of pain but wear a smile, so the world does not see their sorrow.. deep write

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/20/2017 11:28:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem, so sad, and I know well how a smile can hide the sadness inside, and an amazing poem!

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/20/2017 6:11:00 PM

To start with a beautiful girl grace this poem...and, you described her with justice... Lovely poem Jo....All the best to you

Jan Allison

Date: 11/20/2017 4:12:00 PM

A smile can be painted on but the eyes never lie Jo:-) very well written:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/20/2017 2:11:00 PM

Hi Jo, This is a well written introspective piece. I "was" this girl at one point in my life. You conveyed the message of a girl whose smile didn't reach her eyes very well. I really like the "monorhyme" form. Excellent job:-) Alexis

Constance La France

Date: 11/20/2017 1:40:00 PM

Jo, great introspection, well done, sometimes the brokenhearted smile but they can never hide the the pain that lies within their eyes, that window to the soul.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 11/20/2017 11:26:00 AM

Extremely well penned. It covers all the different smiles a human face can manufacture.

Lin Lane

Date: 11/20/2017 8:38:00 AM

Beware of the one whose smile doesn't extend to their eyes. Your monorhymes are many and well chosen. Nice write, Jo.