Behind It All Poem by Kim Schilling
Behind It All
She walks with an air of confidence,
Drawing stares of awe from many;
What’s behind the smile she wears?
Must be contentment of past and present.
She attracts a crowd wherever she goes,
Telling jokes and bringing humor to all;
What’s behind the wit and cleverness?
Must be cheerfulness to spread the joy.
She draws in those who are hurt and needy,
Bringing solace to their aching hearts;
What’s behind the compassion and love?
Must be a feeling of peace within her.
She partakes in the gatherings of friends,
Joining them in their many festivities;
What’s behind the splendid laughter?
Must be a love of life and mankind.
Harboring dark secrets behind it all,
Hiding behind her smile and cleverness –
She goes about her days afraid, alone;
There is no cheerfulness, no contentment,
Peace replaced by sinister chaos within,
And love of life frequently lost to darkness –
Her eyes have seen what none should see.
Look closely: Can you see what’s behind it all?
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dealing with others needs perhaps is a substitute for not facing up to and overcoming her own problems Or maybe she is just a nice peson
Captures what is so often the case of a deeper than surface reality. Bill
A very niece piece from you.Thus hoping to go through your works from time to time.Bye. E.K.L.
A wonderful poem, Kim. So sad, yet uplifting. It made me think of my first wife who left this world all too young. Through all her trials (and there were many) she always wore a smile and had a kind word to say. Ron
So sad a front you picture very well. Well written i liked the poem. bob
Blessed is he who can hide his little pains and heartaches so that he may be the only one to suffer them.. it is possible to find solace that can bring a different kind of happiness.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Some are just like that - beauty & brains