Hidden Behind A Smile
Poem focusing on inner battles and wounds which are hidden from the world
What every one sees is a smile, strength, and undying spirit for life,
But they so easily miss her eyes which were filled with tears, just moments ago,
Wiped by a sleeve and plastered with colors of joy,
Replaced with warmth, love, and laughter, for everyone around her.
Pain inside her, searing through the body and numbing the mind,
Keeping her awake many a time at night, she tends to these wounds,
Some have healed and there are several anew, still so much self-work to do.
The pain never ceases to exist, and she never backs down from any of it,
Every fall is a chance to stand up again, keep moving on the path with zeal.
There may be a limp, which no one ever sees,
All they say is she does not feel pain, and it must be easy for her.
The soul is battered and shine sometimes fades,
She takes a few days to fix herself, and does not let them see the hurt,
Then it is time to smile, and show strength which should not fail,
It gives them hope in grief and loss, to share her light and keep moving along.
©️ Akshita Singh June 2021. All rights reserved.
