A Boy's Secret

Have you ever noticed

How your smile perplexes

Even your own reflection?

With the look of a child

With a guarded secret

The satiated eyes of a cat

Who has more than one human

Feeding him milk and honey

Your face veiled by an ethereal stare

Your gaze clairvoyant

Peering beyond the soul

To galaxies invisible yet connected to us

You look and no one notices

You smile and people wonder

What makes a man smile to himself

A smile irreproachable

As if a boy has succeeded in keeping 

A secret

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Some thoughts should stay hidden.
"You look and no one notices
You smile and people wonder
What makes a man smile to himself"
Men smile for deeds wished to be done or great beauty near. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Zugzwang]

Hi Puck, I really enjoyed this piece. You have made me intrigued with this boy, and this has created significant cognitive dissonance as it conflicts with my self perceptions. Well done. I think!

[Nila M.]

Great last line! And enigmatic in a way that makes you want to know more about what the thoughts are and where they come from. It leaves you wondering which I really appreciate.

[B. Boileau]

Beautifully written. This is no wonderment about my smile when reading this. We'll done !

[JMKane117]

It draws you in naturally and with a good, smooth pace. Very sweet. Thanks for sharing!