'Behind The Smile' Poem by Bernard Snyder
'Behind The Smile'
I've always known she was taken
but something about her made me keep trying,
I used to flatter her with sweet pleasantries
knowing she would read between the lines,
I used to start a conversation with her
just to see her smile
a lot of times I made no sense at all
but she knew my intentions all the while,
I'm sure she knew exactly how I felt
as I reflect back on it now
but a beautiful smile of acknowledgment
was all she ever allowed,
I'm not sure which I adored most
her beauty or her style
or how would I react
if I knew the thinking behind her smile!
Great and at the same time you have beautifully pictured the agony of one's heart. Lovely poem.Great ease and flow as ever. Marks 10
'I used to flatter her with sweet pleasantries knowing she would read between the lines' RAB
Wow Bernard, it is a master piece :) ....... All the lines, the whole poem it is adorable..... It is lovely :) ..... Love can make you do wonders... And here is one such... I am loving it :)
You seem to always have good narrative stories to share. Narrative poems are my favourite. It's a lovely poem and I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing. Please read my poem THE PHOENIX STRANGLER.
A beautiful smile especially when it's from the heart can be very alluring. Just a touch of hint from it can cause the heart to skip a beat. Very good write.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/5/2025 6:42:45 AM # 1.0.0
she will always be 2 steps ahead. this is a well written poem that says what all us men have tried at least once in our lives.