My poem "Every Smile Has A Secret". By: Brandee Darden. 

Intro to my blog!! 

Hello, my Shinning Star Butterflies!! It's your girl, Brandee here with another blog! Happy Friday or in other countries, Happy Saturday! OMG! It's Friday already! This week is flying by! I hope everyone is doing well and amazing!! If you are not doing well and amazing, that's okay! Everything will be okay! Just take it a day at a time! Everything will be okay! On Wednesday, I talked about my blogging experience and how it has been so far and honestly; when I started my blogging experience, I didn't know how much it would mean to me or even become my daily routine! I wake up at 9 am and work on my blog and I honestly love it! I am so happy that I am doing it and I enjoy doing it so much! For today's blog, I am going to talk about my poem called "Every Smile Has A Secret". I am going to talk about when I was writing this poem, what was I thinking? Why was I thinking about that thing? What is the meaning behind that poem? Why is the meaning behind the poem so significant? If someone is hiding behind a smile and they are acting like they are okay but really, they aren't! What is my advice to help them get through it? Why would I give someone that advice to help them out? Are y'all ready for today's blog? I know that I am! Let's get started! Shall we? We shall!! 

My poem and why did I write it? 

I wrote a poem called "Every Smile Has A Secret" and it goes like this: 

"Every smile 

has a secret.

Every smile 

has something 

that people are 

hiding whether 

it's pain, or 

that person is 

suffering! Every 

smile is hiding 

the truth behind 

a smile because 

that person 

doesn't 

want to worry 

other people 

because they 

Are suffering, 

which who shouldn't

have to suffer alone! Never 

suffer alone"! This poem means so much to me! Some people put on an act that way they didn't have to worry other people! They put on an act to act tough around other people and act strong! When you see people like that, ask them if they are doing okay and ask them if they need a hug! The reason why I wrote this poem is because sometimes when I smile, I act like everything is okay! I act like I am okay but deep down inside, I am hurting and I am suffering! I am crying and it hurts to know that you are hurting and it's hurts to feel like you are alone and you are not alone! You got this! 

When I was writing this poem, what was I thinking? Why was I thinking about that thing?

When I was writing this poem, what was I thinking? Well, when I was writing this poem, I was thinking about how when someone smiles, it is either real or fake! When someone fakes smile, they are acting like everything is okay and that they are strong but in reality, they are hurting or they are going through something really heartbroken or they also can smile for a good reason as well. Some people can smile for a good reason like they could gotten tickets to see their favorite band or someone might have gotten some good news or maybe a promotion at work! A smile can hide either good vibes or bad vibes, depending how the person is feeling! Sometimes, if the person is fake smiling, they are hurting and they don't want to be mess with! Why was I thinking about that thing? The reason why I was thinking about how a person is smiling is because a person's smile can tell a lot! When a person is happy, they smile! When they are hurting or not okay, they put on a fake smile because they don't want to worry the person or the people they trust around them. Never fake a smile around your family or friends because some people can probably read you like a book! Some of my friends and family are like that! Some people that I can do trust can read me like a book and it is crazy how some of my family and my friends can read me like a book but either way, that's a good thing! Just saying!! 

What is the meaning behind that poem? Why is the meaning behind the poem so significant? 

The meaning behind that poem is every smile holds a secrete! Every smile holds something than just a smile! Sometimes when we smile, we are happy but when we are sad, we cry but when there is people around, we want to act like we are strong people and that we can put on an act because we are strong people! If you are putting on a fake smile and acting like everything is okay, don't because if you have friends and family who can read you like a book, then chances are that they are going to read you and they are going to ask you "if you are doing okay"? Why is the meaning behind the poem so significant? The reason why the meaning behind the poem is so significant is because when someone puts on an act in front of you and acting like everything is okay, then they are hiding behind a fake smile! A smile is not just a smile! A smile is apart of who you are as a person and if you are going through a hard and difficult time, you need to tell someone because you need to be happy not hide behind a fake smile! Show your real smile because everyone has an amazing smile!! Don't y'all ever forget that!!! 

If someone is hiding behind a smile and they are acting like they are okay, but they aren't! What is my advice to help them get through it? Why would I give someone this advice to help them out? 

If someone is hiding behind a smile and they are acting like they are okay, but they aren't! What is my advice to help them get through it? My advice is tell people that you're not doing okay! Don't hide behind a smile and act like you're not doing okay because you deserve to be okay! You deserve to be happy! The thing that you don't deserve is to be sad! Don't hide behind a fake smile and act like everything is okay because deep down inside, it's not okay and it's okay to cry! Don't hide your emotions! Just let all your emotions out! Why would I give someone this advice to help them out? The reason why I gave this advice is because if someone is struggling, you need to help them! You don't want them to struggle because I don't like when people struggle! I hate when people struggle because it breaks my heart that they are struggling and you want to help them out so bad. With my advice, I try to give out the best advice that I can and trying to help people out means a lot to me! I want people to know that if you are hiding behind a smile and you acting like you are okay, chances are that you're not okay! Chances are that you are going through something really bad and you need someone to be there for you and you need a hug! It's okay to tell people that you are not doing okay! You need to tell people that you aren't doing well. Don't hide how you are feeling! Tell people who are close to you and who love you that you're not doing well! Everything will be okay! 

In conclusion/ Tip of the day!

In conclusion, if you are saying that "you're okay" and you are hiding behind a smile, chances are that you're not doing okay! If you are not doing okay, tell people that you're not doing okay! Instead of hiding behind a fake smile, tell people that you're not okay and you need someone to talk to. It's okay to feel sad. You can tell people "hey! I am not okay. Can someone please help me?" Don't hide behind a smile and act like everything is okay because if you are not doing okay, then tell someone! Don't hide behind a fake smile! Everything will be okay! Here is my tip of the day! My tip of the day is if you know someone who is struggling or even yourself, just know that you don't have to hide behind a smile. Let your emotions come out and tell people that you are not okay! Don't hide behind a fake smile! There is people who love you and care about you so much! Don't hide behind a fake smile! It's not worth it! Show off your real smile because your real smile is absolutely beautiful! Always love yourself for who you are and never change yourself because it's not worth it!

Alright, my Shinning Star Butterflies! Y'all have reached the end my blog post for today! I hope everyone has an amazing Friday or Saturday, wherever y'all maybe be at in this world! Just know that I am here for anyone if they need someone to talk to! Don't hide behind a fake smile! Show your pretty smile off! Have a good weekend and stay safe! I love y'all and I will see y'all on Monday! Happy Friday or in other countries, Happy Saturday! Stay safe and stay warm! I love y'all and see y'all soon! Peace! 💙💜😊

"Even If I'M A 
Little Hurt It's 
Okay".
-Jimin. I love this quote because yes, even if I am putting on a fake smile for the day because I am seem fine, but I am hurting but that's okay. I will be alright! I am a tough person who can get through anything! 

"Smile 
It May Be A Bad Day, 
Not A Bad Life."
-BlackPink. I love this quote because yes! You might be having a bad day but your not having a bad life! Just keep smiling because it is a bad day, not a bad life. 

I love this song by BTS!!! This song is called Blue and Grey by BTS! Every time I listen to this song, the first thing that comes to my mind is a gloomy day where you feel like you're doing okay, but you're not doing okay. This song is so beautiful and when you want to put on a real smile but you can't because everything seems blue and grey but you keep pushing through.