SMILE (a poem)

Smile, even if your tears are falling
Even in the midst of trials and adversities
Smile.

Smile, even if your heart is breaking
Even in the midst of the pain of loss and grief
Smile.

Smile, even if you’re feeling lonely
Even if one is lost, more will be found
Smile.

Smile, there are people
Waiting for you to just talk
To say how you feel
Waiting for you to cry on their shoulders
And just let out the tears.
Smile.

Smile, there are people
Waiting for you to tell them
That you need them
That you miss them
That you’re broken
Smile.

Smile, there are people
Who, even if they stay away
Will always be near you
Always watching even if not seen
Always listening, hearing, but not talking
Smile.

Smile, there will always be more
Tears, Laughter
Feelings, thoughts
People, experiences
Friends, foes
Smile.

Smile, even if your tears are falling
Even if one is lost
There will be a time
The lost will be found
The covered uncovered
The left come back to
Smile.

Smile, even if your heart is breaking
Broken pieces will be replaced
Wounds will be healed
Scars will be gone
Smile.

Smile, amidst the sadness
The end of one will be
The beginning of another
From friend to lover
Lover to friend
Smile.

Smile, I am here.
Even if unnoticed
Even if unseen
Even if unfelt.
Smile, I am here.