What lies beneath my smile, with a brave face?
Who am I really, I have arrived at a very new place.
If you really looked, you'd definitely see
What lies beneath is the real me..
Beneath me is longing for a life I once had,
I was active and working and happy and glad.
Self-sufficient, I wore my personality on my sleeve,
I can't help but miss her, and what she believed.
She believed she could do anything and conquer this life
She believed that everything could be accomplished if you really tried.
She had hope for the future, nothing negative in her way
She woke up happy welcoming each new day.
What lies beneath me now, am I growing into someone new?
Life hit me with a curve ball and I am not sure from who.
Sometimes I blame myself for the medical issues
I cry and wonder what did I do?
New opportunities are now coming as I continue on my path,
In order to be happy I know I must let go of the past.
Yes its true, there is a new normal for me.
So I can't even answer, what lies beneath.
Samantha Leboeuf
Samantha, I truly understand this poem. Brought tears to my eyes because I can connect with all you wrote. I, myself, had to change. I am still trying figure that out. Thank you sharing your emotions in such a way that...I get it!
Very introspective, Samantha, we can feel the authenticity of your emotion in this poem. Nostalgia gives this poem a reminiscent tone, but ends with a hopeful voice that anticipates the future. Very nice and meaningful. We love reading your poems and thank you for sharing with the community!
thank you so much, Jackie...
Excellent write Samantha happy exploring ☓
thank you for reading, Lee. I am so sorry. I posted daily wisdom words in the wrong part of the section so I had to re write part of it and accidentally wiped out your comment along with my post. Thanks so much for trying to post one. Samantha
Very good!