Laugh and The World Laughs With You

Within that cloak of sadness

you crawl and weep alone,

for all the souls who walk this earth

have problems of their own.

Too heavy is that burden

to share like broken bread,

too deep within your darkness,

to speak of fears you dread.

Yet sing a song of laughter

and watch the smiles ignite.

There's not a better tonic

to paint the future bright.

And though your heart is breaking,

your body hurt and aching,

you hold inside the power

to lift another's misery

and gift a glimpse of light.

Reviews

[Iam-me]

Exactly what most people who suffer from depression do. They put on that fake smile and jokey attitude towards others in everyday life. And pretend everything is good. Wonderful poem. That hits home the truth about the inner demons, that eats away at your heart and soul. But the show must go on to the world outside. And even to your loved ones all around.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dee for your lovely review. Very much appreciated.

Chris

[Pauline]

Oh this is so beautiful Chris and so true too. The rhyming of it just clinches it.

Pauline.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pauline. Hope all is good with you.

[Lisasview]

Hi Chris..
It seems that your poems are getting better and better..
Of course I started or tried to start at the ones you first submitted...
I believe this is your newest.
Every line stands on its own.. your words are oh, so great...
This one is fabulous..
Loved it..
Lisa, in cold ~ rainy Spain...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Lisa. Hope your rain in Spain clears up soon. We have blue sky but it is cold today. Pleased you enjoyed this older write out for an airing. All good wishes to you.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Oh it is an older write... well, I say it is fabulous..
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear poet, pleased you enjoyed it. Have a lovely Sunday.

[Lisasview]

I wish I could spend all day writing and reading.. but I can not... I really need to do some cleaning...and cooking...ah well, such is life.
L

[Chris Shaw]

Oh, housework, doesn't it spoil things :))

[Rebecca J Martin]

WOW... what more potent word can I say to describe how MUCH your words hit home in my mind, heart and emotions!!!! I am SO glad you stopped by my corner of the site so that NOW I can say how lucky I am to have witnessed such PURE and RAW talent and such WOW... BEAUTIFUL words that I'm almost SURE will touch a LOT of people on here!!! SO beautiful emotions can be... even the ones that make us sad, for one day we more than likely will look BACK on those emotions and reminisce and/or learn from them... our past!!! THANK you SO much for sharing this very unique emotional poetry!!!! I am so honored to have read your words!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Rebecca, I was pleased to have read you today, and delighted that you have visited me. Many thanks.

[Rebecca J Martin]

you are very welcome 😊

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Many of us wear this camouflage to disappear into the background - less likelihood to gat hurt (again)! A poignant write and a sad reminder that sometimes life is not as great as some would have us believe - :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Life can be difficult for many. Absolute truth in that.

Chris

[Norman 223]

Learning to laugh at one's self is the best medicine I know. As long as we can hear it, It keeps despair in control and therein lies the cure. It worked for me after my stroke ,when I had to learn to read and write again.

[Chris Shaw]

Laughter is good medicine and as you have said Norman, it worked for you in a very serious situation. Thank you for your visit. Hope that you have had a good recovery.

Chris

[Norman 223]

It's an ongoing therapy, as you can probably tell from my approach to writing on this website. I write for my own enjoyment, and, hopefully, that
that of my readers..

Norman.

[Chris Shaw]

No complaint from this reader, I've enjoyed what I have read of yours. You have that ability to make people laugh. Pleased you also get enjoyment out of your writing and that it isn't all for therapy.

Chris

[송지ፏ..]

Very nice, this is what people who are sad need. Someone to laugh with when you're feeling down. Some of the vocab words were hard to read, though.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your response. I know that english is not your first language, so I can understand you finding some words difficult. I hope you find the time to look those up and expand you own english vocab.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Christine.
"Yet sing a song of laughter
and watch the smiles ignite.
There's not a better tonic
to paint the future bright."
Better to laugh than cry always. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote

[Great Aunt Astri]

'smile though your heart is breaking'
A lovely well constructed poem, which flows beautifully. Wonderful sentiments to start the day with! Thank you Christine

[Chris Shaw]

And I thank you Astri for your very warm response.

Chris

[phill..m]

A beautiful poem Christine,laughter is built in us we just have to
rediscover it again, i remember my children from six months old
laughing at the funny faces i pulled, they didn't even know the word laughter.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Phill for reading and responding to my poem. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[bluessadmood]

yes thats how it is ..life is a wonder i dont ever know how to deal with it..
you take it simply and laugh at it..and you feel you are just left behind..
take it seriously and smile and keep running behind,and you will always
feel like you are never good to deal with it..its so surprising..
you never know how to deal with it..i loved this a lot,thank you

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for reading and leaving a response. I appreciate that.

Chris

[bluessadmood]

you are so welcome

[Chris]

There are some days when you'd kill or a soft touch - a hug ...just to be noticed.

[Chris Shaw]

I understand that Chris. Some people's days are filled with heartache. Thank you for your response and I'm sending you a virtual hug ((( )))

[Chris]

or = for... fumbly fingers and the eyes see what you meant being said.

[Chris]

or = for... fumbly fingers and the eyes see what you meant being said.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Chris for coming back to read this one again. Out for an airing. It seemed like an appropriate time with so much sorrow and fear around to remember that each one of us has the capability of making someone feel a little better if we spare the effort. A little kindness goes a long way. I hope your day has some warmth in it. Take care.

Chris