smile through the darkness
Poem. Inspiration for me and anyone else that needs it.
curl your lips into a smile
plump, warm and welcoming
even if just for but a while
*
remind me of the happiness
that exists beyond the veil
the dark veil of hopelessness
*
let laughter escape your lips
just for a while, a moment, a spell
tickle me gently with fingertips
*
sing a silly song, make me cringe
put sadness to the side, for now
so people stare like we're strange
*
curl your lips into a smile
even if just for but a while
*
Thanks for reading!
Author's Notes: Recently had a lot of bad news and hard to deal with stuff. This is a call for some lightness in the dark. A reminder that in our darkest times, there is always the hope of light. I hope it is helpful for anyone else going through similar rocky times. I needed to write something positive, uplifting and, it seems, something that rhymed lol.
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Paul Stewart
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Ps ~ The VillageBucket is always here for you, too ~ Jk
“So people stare like we’re strange” - yes! 🙂 Hope you are going alright though - all things considered! 😔
Twinkle twinkle little Paul, Come with me let's go to the mall, Buy anything that makes your heart fly, Because I only wanna make you smile. My attempt at a silly song to make you cringe. Hope it helped 😅 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
I do like being silly & having people look at me strangely, in spite of my clinical depression. So Paul, here it is, just for you: 😁
Hugs! We all need laughter and smiles.
Even if just for a while is such a bitter sweet line and a fitting refrain for a bitter sweet poem. I really felt this one, Paul. Beautiful, beautiful poetry.
Wow! Always a great poem! You have such a creative mind!
Hope the bad news becomes manageable, Paul! Thanks for bringing some light into the world.