A Smile

When someone smiles, it means they're happy. Or does it? How can you tell from a smile if they're truly smiling or actually dying inside? Is there a way to find out? How would you know if they're hurt by just simple words spoken to them through texts, emails, posts, or even just heard through their own ears? How will THEY know? They as in the people of your world? The person you truly adore. How will they know if all I do is smile and stare? They don't know. They don't know you're hurting inside. You, yourself is afraid. You're afraid of their reactions, criticisms, the way they look at you, and what they think of you. You can't do anything. They simply get tired of listening. They get bored and simply don't care. There is nothing for you to do or say to change their minds. All you can do is listen to what they have to say and agree, nod your head with assurance. All you can do is smile.  Smile at everyone and keep your scars inside. It is the thing left to do. The only way to show. It is really quite amazing how a simple thing as a smile, can mean so much more to people like me.