"Behind the smiles "^=^

[Daizy_]

Behind the smiles, a mask is worn
A facade of joy, a hidden form
A shield to hide the pain within
A secret kept, a story unspoken, locked deep within

Like yang and yin, opposing forces play
Light and dark, a delicate balance each day
The smile, a yang, bright and bold
Conceals the yin, the shadows cold

The world sees only the radiant glow
But behind the mask, tears silently flow
The weight of expectations, a heavy toll
A constant struggle to keep the facade whole

The smile, a shield, a defense so fine
Protects the heart, a fragile, wounded vine
The joy, a disguise, a clever guise
Conceals the pain, the anguished cries

But what of the cost, the price we pay
For hiding truth, for wearing masks each day?
The yin and yang, a balance so fine
Can the mask hold, or will it eventually decline?

The smiles, a whisper, a gentle breeze
That stirs the soul, and brings us to our knees
For in the silence, we find the truth
That behind the smiles, a story waits to break through

 

[Nemo]

This is so true, and so relatable. Matches the feelings I have every day.

 

[Daizy_]

This is so true, and so relatable. Matches the feelings I have every day.

Gld to hear that....

 

[Anshhi]

Behind the smiles, a mask is worn
A facade of joy, a hidden form
A shield to hide the pain within
A secret kept, a story unspoken, locked deep within

Like yang and yin, opposing forces play
Light and dark, a delicate balance each day
The smile, a yang, bright and bold
Conceals the yin, the shadows cold

The world sees only the radiant glow
But behind the mask, tears silently flow
The weight of expectations, a heavy toll
A constant struggle to keep the facade whole

The smile, a shield, a defense so fine
Protects the heart, a fragile, wounded vine
The joy, a disguise, a clever guise
Conceals the pain, the anguished cries

But what of the cost, the price we pay
For hiding truth, for wearing masks each day?
The yin and yang, a balance so fine
Can the mask hold, or will it eventually decline?

The smiles, a whisper, a gentle breeze
That stirs the soul, and brings us to our knees
For in the silence, we find the truth
That behind the smiles, a story waits to break through

Your poem beautifully captures the complexities of hiding behind masks and the delicate balance between outward appearances and inner truths. The imagery of yang and yin highlights the duality of human emotions, where smiles can conceal pain and struggles.
The language is evocative, and the metaphors are powerful. The comparison of the heart to a "fragile, wounded vine" is particularly striking. Overall, your poem is a poignant reflection on the human experience, encouraging empathy and understanding for those around us.
*A_AICS

 

[Daizy_]

Your poem beautifully captures the complexities of hiding behind masks and the delicate balance between outward appearances and inner truths. The imagery of yang and yin highlights the duality of human emotions, where smiles can conceal pain and struggles.
The language is evocative, and the metaphors are powerful. The comparison of the heart to a "fragile, wounded vine" is particularly striking. Overall, your poem is a poignant reflection on the human experience, encouraging empathy and understanding for those around us.
*A_AICS

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt feedback! I'm deeply moved by your kind words about the poem. It's wonderful to know that the imagery and metaphors resonated with you, and that the poem's themes of human emotion and connection struck a chord. Your appreciation for the poem's message about empathy and understanding means a lot to me. Thank you again for taking the time to share your insights – it's truly gratifying to know that the poem has touched someone's heart.

 

[Anshhi]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt feedback! I'm deeply moved by your kind words about the poem. It's wonderful to know that the imagery and metaphors resonated with you, and that the poem's themes of human emotion and connection struck a chord. Your appreciation for the poem's message about empathy and understanding means a lot to me. Thank you again for taking the time to share your insights – it's truly gratifying to know that the poem has touched someone's heart.