Betty Robinson Poet Rhyme

To Find a Smiling Face

There must be a place to find a smiling face,
To share some joy each day just in being.
Never, though I search, through this scary place
Is there just one smile I'm seeing.
Will I ever find a place where I belong,
Where faces smile 'stead of frowning?
Is it really me who's always in the wrong?
Oh why, oh why don't I belong?

Different I may be, but how are they to see
When never do they try to know me?
Can't they ever see, when they look at me,
Someone wanting to belong?
Silly tricks I play, are just to find a way
To show them I'm alive and breathing.
Deep within my heart, I live alone, apart.
Oh why, oh why don't I belong?

There must be somewhere
Someone who'd really care
And see beyond this mask I'm wearing.
Magic that I do, all my powers too
I would gladly give to you.
If you'd only love me,
If you'd only hold me,
Maybe just a smile would do it.

There must be a place to find a smiling face
And know at last that I belong.

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Franci Hoffman April 16, 2021 at 7:28 AM A beautiful and poignant poem, Betty. I love the title, which drew me in right away!

Joseph Spence Sr April 14, 2021 at 10:33 AM Congratulations, and excellent post my sister of God's inspirational grace, Betty. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message. The descriptive excellence is lovely and sends terrific images. The theme of "Smiling face" stands out, and the tone moves the piece down the page with much grace. Great job! Have a fantastic day, with God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones always. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Louvenia Duncan April 13, 2021 at 6:55 PM I like this.

Richard Lamoureux April 13, 2021 at 2:02 PM I am sure there are many who will respond to your smiling face. I enjoyed your poem.

Michael Ellis April 13, 2021 at 12:29 PM Beautiful composition and a Real message so needed today. I needed this poem after a long morning. So glad their are still believers...Great Poem and thank you Betty

Victor Buhagiar April 13, 2021 at 8:47 AM I hope this is fiction. Your poem is very well written, showing emotions as any poem should. Hope to exchange poems now.

L Milton Hankins March 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM Aw, Betty. Such a poignant poem expressing deep desires. You'll find lots of love and nurturing here at PS. I hope many others will read and respond to your poem! Have a wonderful week.