my smiles are so noisy
corner creases crack me open
like glass, fragile. friendly.
can you hear me
even as i hide my face
teeth like crooked pearls;
i crunch the icy anger to bits
make room in my mouth
to fit the love & light.
loud like sunlight blaring
forcing the sad shades away
tongue twisting, trying to
take laughter's shape;
i guess i'm still transparent
shaky smiles like sobs
the edges of my composure
frayed & yet so friendly.