That could be me

The girl always smiling

you pass by her thinking nothing of her eyes

she goes home and fight the weary battle 

wishing she could start over

to better the mistakes she has made

weighing heavily on her heart

is she worth the life given to her?

Next time you see her smile, wonder and look into her eyes

is she smiling for her or for you?

The war raging in her head and soul 

slowly chip away at her life breaking her down

she feels at the point of losing her humanity

Her smile slowly fades, darkness shrouds her face yet everyone can not 

see past the facade she sports

As I pass her, I pause, studying her features I notice the mask falter

and I get a glimpse of despair in her eyes

but just as fast as the sadness shows she adjusts her eyes

to cover up her broken soul

All I can think is that could be me, I walk away from the mirror smiling.

Reviews

[myrto]

You've taken something so seemingly simple and reminded us that we all have secrets. Not only that but your entire poem was shrouded in a mystique,only to be revealed in the last line. You've given me food for thought here. I can't help but be reminded of Alexander Pope in some ways. I also think your subtle eloquence charms the reader, whilst your deep and evocative metaphors and points keep us questioning. Very impressive.

[Skye]

Thank you all for the kind words. It really helps motivate me.

[Schadenfreude]

I can definitely relate to this. Nice work :)

[Remember Courage]

The second stanza really stood out to me. I love the dramatic pain and touching two sided girl theme. I enjoyed the entire poem. The words you used to describe her pain and sorrow were absolutely perfect. How war was breaking over in her mind. I loved that. As if she can't escape it because it is all in her head. The last line was really spooky and left me baffled. That was really sad how all that pain in her and she still walks away with a smile. Well worded and written that was outstanding!
-Courage

[Pritesh]

Wow what a poem!i like it very much!keep writing!