Behind the smile
I wonder now what lay beneath the shabby coatthat better days than these had lightly worn ;And what circumstance had led you to this place,time caught - time wearied down,yet with that smile still...
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Rebecca,This poem serves as a reminder to all of usto slow down, and to take the time to makesomeone's day better. Your poems alwaysfind a special spot in my heart. Thank you!!Sarah
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We all have days when we are in such a hurry that we do not take the time to stop and chat or even share a smile with someone who needs one. A moving poem, Rebecca. my best to you, kerri
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Rebecca is just so good with the words, her insight and her compassion...she must do you proud Douglas. Dinah
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This is so beautiful and it reminds us all we need to have kindness for others and to listen to them. A thoughtful poem which shows real concern for others.
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This tugs at the heart Rebecca... and maybe, without knowing it, you were the reason he smiled. Regards, Maryse
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Kerri, Dinah, Jean, Maryse, thank you all very much for your kind comments, Beccy is most appreciative.
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Rebecca, I know we miss so much by not taking time to observe others. My wife has a gift of watching people as they pass by and knowing if they are unhappy or in pain while I just see a person. this...
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Rebecca, What a wonderful glimpse of what we often miss as we go about each day. It takes so little time to smile or stop by to say Hi and can make all the difference in the world to someone. Such...
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Resignation to death and the smile that comes when it is known that struggle to achieve is futile for a lost soul and the end could be some journey to some entity or being, who would understand and...
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Hi Beccy This poem is a beautiful portrait study of an old gentleman who touched your life in some meaningful way. I love the opening lines and the way you capture the poignant sense of the speaker's...
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Wonderful written poem , Rebecca , and a reminder to take out time to share with our friends and loved ones. groetjes, Francina
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I am old and hope I will soon pass away (unless there is some miracle where I am famous and successful). I used to smile occasionally until I watched how some old guy tried to flirt with the check out...
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I agree entirely Douglas, I learned long ago to keep a nice leisurely pace through life, I notice every different flower and leaf, every different birdsong, and every other thing in this treasure...
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