People tell me, I don’t know how you can smile

You’ve been through so much

If I were you I would have gave up

Why should I give up

Why should I stop believing

Why give up hope

I’m still here and my pains are lessons learned

My heart remains strong

My mind remains confused

I smile

I smile at my friends

I smile at my enemies

I smile at my hurt, pain, disappointments

I smile cause I refuse to lose