RAPID CYCLING POEMS

THE MERRIEST OF LAUGHS

THE MERRIEST OF LAUGHS

The man who has the merriest of laughs might in truth be breaking up inside

The woman who has the brightest smile may be holding back a torrent of unshed tears

Many stand tall in order to carry the weight of others on their overburdened shoulders

And those with the gentlest of voices willingly provide the strongest encouragement as you battle against the storms of life

So don’t be quick to judge what appears before your blinkered eyes

Look deeper, speak to the soul and see the picture as a whole

Peer past the smile, the laughter and the jovial demeanour

And know that you are not alone in the struggles that you face

We all hide behind a mask in order to get through our trials and tribulations

Take time to learn, reach out and find the person behind the visage

And be rewarded by the tearful smile, the warm handshake and the words of wisdom offered by those who have suffered much like you

Learn to love your fellow man, appreciation and understanding is the answer and only you hold the key

See with your heart and not with your eyes; tune into the spirit and you’ll never be blind

Be gentle and caring to all that you meet for who knows what troubles they’ve had to defeat

Remember as you travel, to look closer with your mind, for we all need to learn that it’s not difficult to be kind.