Illusions of Joy
- WORDSMITH INTERNATIONAL EDITOR
- Jul 17, 2024
- 1 min read
Illusions of Joy
Not even a smile
is a smile of joy,
Not even laughter
is a laughter of happiness.
Masked behind grins,
hidden sorrows tempt,
Echoes of truth
conceal inner distress.
Faces bright,
yet hearts in disarray,
The facade of cheer
a hollow ploy.
In the shadows,
truths lay,
Unseen, unheard,
in a silent decoy.
Omatee Ann Marie Hansraj
Copyright 2024
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