Portrait Of Our Self

Does our facial expressions reveal the pain in our heart?

Is a smile a window of how we feel each day?

or do we hide our feeling behind our smile

Maybe our expressions and body language is a true story

of the things we hide day to day like a self portrait of our self

An overcast and rainy day will sometimes make us frown

and sun will put a happy face between our cheeks

May the sun always shine to put happy faces in our smile

Like the song " When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"




There's a tear in your eye,
And I'm wondering why,
For it never should be there at all.
With such pow'r in your smile,
Sure a stone you'd beguile,
So there's never a teardrop should fall.
When your sweet lilting laughter's
Like some fairy song,
And your eyes twinkle bright as can be;
You should laugh all the while
And all other times smile,
And now, smile a smile for me.

When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.

For your smile is a part
Of the love in your heart,
And it makes even sunshine more bright.
Like the linnet's sweet song,
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Jan 2015
About this poem:
A reflection of our feelings

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Comments (10)

bard76
Joe, interesting.... I believe everyone puts a front on to hide what is really inside...until you are close enough to show them your heart....food for thought.....enjoyed the song too....David.....
48jojo
Thank you David a vary nice comment
Abby1963
Simply beautiful Joe. love the song as well hug
48jojo
As always Abby TU Joe
avias
Smiles are like sunshine...they bring warmth,happiness...besides being contagious! So why not spread your smile to all...instant free gift! very happy handshake
48jojo
Your right Avias smiles are contagious and always make my day a little better hug
Spartacus2012
Good write.. I enjoyed the read..

Kenhandshake
48jojo
TU Ken I enjoy reading others rather than writing my own, thanks for your comment. thumbs up
Titania48
I am well known for hiding my feelings, I give nothing away. I loved your poem jojo. My dear old Granny used to sing that song to me, beautiful.
48jojo
Titania I glad you liked it, you would probably make a good poker player by not revealing your hand. Thanks for reading
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