This poem expresses the feelings of loneliness and isolation behind the speaker's smile. While appearing happy on the outside, the speaker reveals inner turmoil and a desire to soar above challenges. The smile hides deeper emotions that the speaker wishes could be clearly seen to find comfort from the world.

1. “Behindmysmile”
JurixCabuyao
Behindmysmile,
I wonderif people couldsee
What’sinside isa lonelyme.
Behindmysummer-like eyes
There’ssomethingto decipher
&I am hesitant to spill either.
Behindmysmile,
Wishingyou couldsee it clearly
So the worldwill comfort me.
Behindthissmile,
I am walkingalone in a mile.
Lookingon the vast sky
Thinkingone day,I’ll be soaringhigh.