When I smiled they thought that I was happy and content,
But I was struggling to hide my tears and pain.
When I smiled they saw a colorful rainbow,
But I could feel a storm in my heart, a hurricane in my brain.
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That one smile and your big heart hold so much. Yet it is not good to hold everything in. Writing is such a great way of unloading pain. Keep up the great work. Thank You
I like the longer lines and repetition of 'When I smile'. I think you can hide your hurt feelings behind a smile. A smile can have many meanings, as you say. Michael Walker.