Behind this smile

I hear you singing;

Hoping against hope

It's me you're loving.

x

A love I crave

From afar

A love so rare

A shining star.

x

Behind this smile

At a painful cost

Myself I'm fooling

In your shadow lost.

x

A love I crave

From afar

A love so rare

A shining star.

x

Behind this smile

In the sun's beam

I try my hardest

To be seen.

x

A love I crave

From afar

A love so rare

A shining star.

x

Behind this smile

Imagining such loving;

But slowly questioning

Are these thoughts fitting ?

x

A love I crave

From afar

A love so rare

A shining star.

x

Behind this smile

I still feel pain;

One heart's hope

Crying in the rain.

x

A love I crave

From afar

A love so rare

A shining star.

x

Behind this smile

I'll carry on hoping

That it's me one day

You will be loving.

x

A love I crave

From afar

A love so rare

A shining star.

x

Behind this smile

My dream now true;

The words you sang

'I do love you.'

x

A love I crave

From afar

A love so rare

A shining star.

Comments

Lawrence Hebb from Hamilton, New Zealand on March 30, 2020:

Very nice.

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 29, 2020:

Thank you so much Dora. Yoyr comment greatly appreciated.

Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on February 28, 2020:

"Behind this smile . . . I try my hardest / To be seen." There's so much drama here. Mind. body and soul are all involved. Good work!

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 27, 2020:

Thank you Linda and how lovely it is to be back too. Here's to so many more moments for us both to share on here.

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 27, 2020:

Thank you also Nell, Peggy, Liz and Eric for taking the time to read and leave your great comments as always.

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 27, 2020:

Shaune ,John and Ruby how lovely to be back in your midst and look forward to so many more moments and thoughts to share with you all on here.

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 27, 2020:

Thank you also Jamie, Pamrla and FlourishAnyway for taking the time to stop by and comment.

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 27, 2020:

Thank you Manatita. Your words so greatly appreciated.

Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on February 27, 2020:

The rhythm in this poem is lovely. As others have said, it's great to have you back, Eddy!

Eric Dierker from Spring Valley, CA. U.S.A. on February 27, 2020:

Just beautiful. I savored it.

Liz Westwood from UK on February 27, 2020:

I like the use of the chorus in this lovely poem.

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on February 26, 2020:

This would make great lyrics for a song. So happy to be reading your posts again!

Nell Rose from England on February 26, 2020:

Beautiful! I did miss your poems Eddy, good to see you back.

Ruby Jean Richert from Southern Illinois on February 26, 2020:

Beautiful poetry Eddy. I'm happy to be reading your thoughts again.

John Hansen from Queensland Australia on February 26, 2020:

Great poetry Eddy. Welcome back.

Shauna L Bowling from Central Florida on February 26, 2020:

And she's back!!! I've missed your poetry, Eddy.

FlourishAnyway from USA on February 26, 2020:

A love made true. Just when we had it pegged as unrequited, there’s the surprising ending.

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on February 26, 2020:

I love the flow of this beautiful poem. The ending is excellent and I really enjoyed reading this poem.

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on February 26, 2020:

I love the flow of this beautiful poem. The ending is excellent and I really enjoyed reading this poem.

Jamie Hamann on February 26, 2020:

I enjoyed reading. Lovely poetry. Jamie

manatita44 from london on February 26, 2020:

Wow! What an ending! A extremely beautiful piece! Well woven and would make a n excellent song!

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 26, 2020:

It is indeed akin to coming home Bill and your words mean a lot my dear friend.

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 26, 2020:

Thank you so much Devika for taking the time to stop by and comment.

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on February 26, 2020:

I rejoice in your return to HP, my friend. You have been missed by old-timers like me. :)

Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on February 26, 2020:

Hi Eiddwen so nise to read another hub from you. It is often hidden when one feels awkward. That smile is great but never shows what you are hiding from every one else.Love makes one feel happy and to smile and this is rare.

Eiddwen (author) from Wales on February 26, 2020:

Thank you so much Lorna and so glad you enjoyed it.

Lorna Lamon on February 26, 2020:

How beautiful your words sound in this gentle poem Eiddwen - like the lyrics of a song. Loved it.