Below the surface

Underneath the surface
skin deep
run emotions
you cannot put your finger on
love, rage,
hurt, anger,
frustration, happiness,
disappointment,
and hope
and so much else
we paint a smile on
to cover what we feel
thinking it best
not to give into our feelings
I can acknowledge
these to myself
knowing through them
my good and bad points
but without giving
with emotion
with all of me
how much am I giving
really?
Somethings
cannot be put into words
but a touch, breath soft
a genuine grin
open laughter
eyes dancing
can bring it to life
so well
and isn't that what living's all about
real living?

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