The Smile they see

Let them see the brightness in my eyes,

The joy that dances on my lips.

No need to know the weight I bear,

The struggles wrapped in silent grips.

Let happiness be my outer shell,

The story they see and believe so well.

Even those I cherish, close and dear,

Need not peek behind this veil.

My worries, fears, the silent tears,

Are mine to bear, to never unveil.

With a smile, I choose to conceal,

The depths of pain they’ll never feel.

In quiet moments, I’ll softly bow,

A mask of peace, though storms may brew.

Life’s burdens heavy on my brow,

But I’ll keep calm, my truth in view.

The world will see a face serene,

Unaware of what lies unseen.

The mask I wear, a shield I trust,

To guard the heart that aches within.

No need for others to adjust,

To sorrow’s shade or suffering's din.

Let them believe in my light so bright,

And leave my darkness out of sight.

To Allah alone, I’ll speak my fears,

In whispered prayers, my soul exposed.

He knows the pain, the hidden tears,

The trials faced, the wounds unclosed.

In Him, I find my quiet place,

Where I can show my true embrace.

So, let me smile through every day,

A mask that’s worn for all to see.

For in my heart, there lies a way,

To find my peace, eternally.

And though the world may never know,

Allah hears my every woe.

This is the life I’ve come to live,

A dance of joy, a silent cry.

In every smile, I softly give,

A piece of strength, a lullaby.

To those who see the joy I show,

But only Allah sees my sorrow.

Mas Bojreng

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