The Tears Behind The Smile

Some people appear so happy with a smile upon their face
It seems they're always laughing, the jolliest person in the human race
If you could look into their heart and see the grief hidden there
You'd see the tears behind the smile and the pain hidden there
There's people on this Earth, who never think about themselves
They reach out to others and they're always ready to help
Because they never say a word they're left alone to grieve
If you would look behind the smile you'd see they have a need
They hurt alone in silence when unkind words are said
They pray for those who hurt them every time they bow their head
You'll never see their suffering because they continue to smile
All alone they cry the tears that's hidden behind the smile
You'll never know the tears hidden behind the smile
You won't know another's pain until you've walked with them a while
Don't ever be deceived by the smile they always make
You'll only know their hurt when the tears run down their face

© 2 October 2004 Mary Rogers