Smoke and Mirrors

This brought my eyes close to tearing up, dear D...

Thank you so much dear Jade. This means a lot to me, ir definitely was one that hit me hard as well.

Delanee

a cool short poem about peer pressure - what if you have a grim face because you feel a bit grim - peer pressure sucks

excellent ink as always :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Thanks, David. Yes, it sucks really bad... Wear that grim face and leave the mask at home, I say. ;)

Delanee

Putting on your 'happy face' no matter what you're feeling, and then going out into the public - a very human challenge ... and captured so well in those few words.

I try, Josh. And I'm glad you think I succeeded with this one. Thank you for the comment.
I agree, it's indeed something everyone can relate to in some way, at some time. Unfortunately so.

Delanee

Thank you. HF. It's the sad truth about life and society...
When I'm fed up it seems I write the best brevity works haha.

Delanee

So many expectations we are faced with to keep friends and jobs. I’ve walked your path and feel for you. Please remember that as Bob Dylan said, “it’s alright Ma, if I can’t please him.” Or as the Gesthalt prayer goes “I’m ok, you’re ok.” If only more people heeded these truths how much kinder the world would be. But you said it with such poetic finesse. John

This comment was more than I would expect. Longer than the poem you commented on, haha.
Thank you for this. And for those inspiring words. :)

Delanee