Because I'm Smiling

It's become evident to me
That you think,
Because I'm smiling,
That all is well and we dance
On Sunshine and Rainbows
Again...

When we don't.

You've made it clear
That you think you can
Erase a slate, White Out wrongs,
Champion the "Forget"
In "Forgive and Forget";
Clearly...

I have not forgotten.

You sleep soundly,
Breathing deeply,
Dreaming dreams;
All is well in your world,
You think there is balance,
Obviously...

I beg to disagree.

Because I'm smiling,
You have come to believe
That we are at peace,
That the battle is over,
The storm has passed--
Conveniently...

I'm here to tell you:
It has not.

No, behind this smile
Is a girl trying to come to terms
With grace and boundaries
And sin and lies;
Not to mention our future,
Dubious...

No, I am not smiling inside.

There is a storm brewing
On the inside of me--
You should know that.
To be fair, you should know
That all hell has yet to break
Loose...

This is not over.

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This poem is based on one of today's headlines. A high profile couple who clearly didn't know each other, discovered shocking and painful secrets about each other.