“It’s hard to see the pain behind the mask
bearing the burdens of a secret storm
sometimes she wishes she were never born…”
It took me awhile to realize it, or maybe I just did not want to admit it, but the smile I put on every morning is beginning to fade. Furthermore, after coming to terms with the devastating reality, it became rather apparent to me that I am not the only one feeling as such.
The power of a smile is phenomenal; I have the ability to make others believe whatever I want them to just my concealing my true feelings behind a smile. (Sidebar: I don’t mean as far as the childish antics as in pretending to like someone I truly don’t–that’s juvenile. I’m speaking of feelings of more substance.)
It is no secret that God is always, and forever will be, in our corner in our deepest hour of despair or through our highest moment in life. However, given my age and the up-bringing of my generation, sometimes we often forget that. In which case, things truly seem to hit the fan.
One thing experiencing this has taught me, aside from knowing exactly when to smile to avoid giving and explanation, is that you never know what someone is going through. There have been plenty of times that I make my life seem a step above perfect, when on the inside everything is chaotic beyond measure. This is a delicate situation to deal with, and the best way to lend a helping hand is by simply being there for the person. Sometimes, the only solace one needs is the assuring fact that they have someone there for them, no matter what.
But, always bear this in mind, nothing is out of your reach. Things may not seem to be running smoothly, and at an extreme, some things may even seem impossible; but every diamond must be polished before it shines.
“..through the wind and the rain she stands hard as a stone
in a world that she can’t rise above
but her dreams give her wings
and she flies to a place where she’s loved..”
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so true my son been there done that guess what im still doing it but God is good and He will be the light we all will need and wantkeep believing in God thats the only thing that matters until the end and then the real deal starts
This blog came right on time. Some dont understand that everything that glitters aint gold and just because I’m smiling dont mean I’m happy. The power of God is what makes the days and nights bearable sometimes. I’m proud of u and love you bunches..
Wow! You really have a way with words, boy. Smiles have more power than one could imagine. Continue writing and sharing your voice with us. You have a gift like no other. Luv u
WOW!!! Very profound…My GOD so true, gave me chills, we should all be kind to others because you dont know what type of struggle someone may be going thru.