Tears and Smiles
In every woman a smile can be found beneath the tears. In every sanctuary there’s a stillness. In every stillness there’s a faint whisper. In the whisper warmth can be felt. In that warmth there’s safety to be found. In safety there’s a new beginning to be captured. In the new beginning gratitude is laid bare. In the gratitude loneliness will make its presence known. Within the loneliness there are many unspoken questions. In every unspoken question there will be an answer. In the answer there will be tears—ones not yet heavy enough to conceal her smile.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWow! Very deep. I love how you connect tears and smiles. I admire those strong women who still manage to smile beneath their tears. So poignant. Well done.
Thank you, Lotchie. I based this loosely on my experience of having to find a place to live this summer. My landlord sold our building–this was the place where I lived, and raised my kids for 16 years. There has been a major housing crisis in Canada. I’m definitely thankful for having a home now! But that level of stress is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.
You’re welcome, Melissa. I am glad you are having a home now.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI really love this, Melissa. The rhythmic flow of words adds so much power to the meaning behind each phrase. Wonderful writing.
Thanks so much, Preston. I like to try something different out once in a while. I appreciate your comment.
Melissa, I naturally agree with both Preston’s and Lotchie’s comments. Love the simple use of “In every…” and the questioning quality of “every woman’s smile.”
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks for your comment, Margarida!
I remember a similar story by you, Melissa, built with the same structure, zooming into what lies hidden in each thing like in the bellies of Russian dolls. Just like in your other story, there is a lot of food for thought in this one. It takes the reader out of the regular thinking box and makes him discover unknown realities, hidden inside. Very well done!
Thanks for your comment, Christer. I find these stories to be quite challenging to write, they are much like a puzzle. Sometimes I like to try something a bit different– or possibly, I’m just a glutton for punishment!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWow! Christer, I like that you can still connect with past stories. That’s a good one.
I love this Melissa. It’s poetic with a deep meaning. It’s coming from somewhere in the deep. Well done.
Thank you, Thompson!
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