A True Smile

In a world

Where smiles seem painted

In a world

Where everyone

Has something to hide

In a world

Where masks are

Glued on

And inside

Everyone seems

To be crying

One must wonder

Is it a sin

To be happy?

Truly joyful?

Giddy, even?

In a world

Where the Earth

Seems to be dying

Is it alright

To genuinely smile?

In a world

Where tears fall

Like rain

Will one be shunned

If they laugh?

In a world

Where everyone's heart

Is shattered

Can one

Still be whole?