Smile... Poem by Anitha Vijayakumar

In the midst of the storm, where shadows dwell,
A heart heavy-laden, under its own spell.
Paper rejected, deadlines loom near,
Personal struggles too distant to clear.

Amid the chaos, a whisper so light,
'Smile, ' said the echo, cutting through the night.
A flicker of calm in a turbulent sea,
A moment of peace, just for me.

The smile, a mask, seemed to start,
Yet a warmth grew deep, a quiet heart.
In the realm of pressure and fear's cruel game,
A gentle reminder reignited the flame.

So here in the chaos, amidst the fray,
A simple smile led me to a quieter day.
For even in storms where shadows persist,
A smile, though fleeting, can still gently assist.