LEARNING HOW TO SMILE

The sun shines down on us
and the tree that stands alone,
But on the other side
Is the shadow some call home

If you see someone today
A stranger or a friend
Listen to their eyes
To a pain that can be seen

The eyes reveal a world
which we live inside our heads
They are stories and naked truths
That we take each night to bed

My heart goes out to those
It pours with thousand hugs
Those who feel it’s over
With not much else to give

Everyone needs to know
We all need that sign
Happiness is somewhere out there
We all deserve to smile

Today I feel quite down
I try to force a smile
But tears are instead expressed
As I search within my soul

The candle inside my heart
A flame of hope for happiness
Has finally given way
For a greater meaning of Life

What use for hope?
And it’s selfish wants and dreams?
They no longer fill my heart
I now can finally see

Things are now more clear
I’m learning how to smile
My life I’ll live for people
People who are not heard
Those who are not loved
And those who need a hug

My life I give to you
For nothing in return
My care reserved for you
I’m learning how to smile

RSK, I always loved your work. I think you have acquired some good poetry skills in your lifetime. You inspire me to write more!

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If you stare at a white pixel long enough, you notice the throbbing red, green, and blue elements that create it.

If you stare at a fuzzy blanket long enough with your eye so close it goes out of focus, just look at the sparkles; you can see it on the cellular level.

thx man, something i just enjoy doing. in my next lifetime, i'd like to be a travelling writer for sure!!

That's an AMAZING poem!!! You've got SOME talent there!