A Smile Can Not Hide

A smile can not hide
the tears still left to cry
that cannot be forgotten

A smile can not hide
the anger you have ridden
throughout your whole life

A smile can not hide
the scars that you bare
inside your frozen heart

A smile can not hide
your thoughts on life
that you need to shout

A smile can not hide
the words that you cried
when you saw my face

A smile can not hide
that you think being alive
is a small disgrace

A smile can not hide
everything you do and say
that you think to be bad

What a smile can hide
inside a big grin
is joy

 
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EverlastingWaves

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    skin pulled taut and tight
    burning like the light
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    from stray branches and walking
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