A smile is a precarious thing. Thought to be the expression of happiness, it can hide away other things. A shy smile is to let that blue-eyed boy next to you know you like listening to him talk. A broad smile is to let the shy girl know you think she’s lovely. A shared smile is to connect over a joke, a feeling, an understanding. These are the ones known to everyone. But there are those who use smiles in a different way.
A plastic smile, to let your friends know you’re all right, but it hides away your pain and hurt. A wide smile is to assure them you are telling the truth, but you aren’t, are you? That smile that shows no teeth, it hides your anger, doesn’t it? The Cheshire grin heralds the malicious pranks you’ve pulled and the jokes you’ve made. Don’t let these upside-down frowns drag your day down into the dumps. Instead, find the beautiful smiles.
The one covered by both palms in an effort to contain your laughter. The open-mouthed smile that lets out whoops of joy and wonder. The soft smile that follows a kiss from the one you love. The victorious smile, beaming towards others after a comeback with your team. The knowing smile that lights your face when you see friends flirting.
Show the world your pain along with your smiles. There’s no weakness in pain or suffering. The only weakness is in deceit. You are beautiful the way you are and your smile just makes you even more stunning. Smile your favorite smile, for you never know who will fall in love with it.
A plastic smile, to let your friends know you’re all right, but it hides away your pain and hurt. A wide smile is to assure them you are telling the truth, but you aren’t, are you? That smile that shows no teeth, it hides your anger, doesn’t it? The Cheshire grin heralds the malicious pranks you’ve pulled and the jokes you’ve made. Don’t let these upside-down frowns drag your day down into the dumps. Instead, find the beautiful smiles.
The one covered by both palms in an effort to contain your laughter. The open-mouthed smile that lets out whoops of joy and wonder. The soft smile that follows a kiss from the one you love. The victorious smile, beaming towards others after a comeback with your team. The knowing smile that lights your face when you see friends flirting.
Show the world your pain along with your smiles. There’s no weakness in pain or suffering. The only weakness is in deceit. You are beautiful the way you are and your smile just makes you even more stunning. Smile your favorite smile, for you never know who will fall in love with it.
-Hailey
Regular, undecided teen. Loves the snow others despise. Believer in the saying, "The pen is mightier than the sword"
Regular, undecided teen. Loves the snow others despise. Believer in the saying, "The pen is mightier than the sword"
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I absolutely love it! It's beautiful.
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