SMILES OF STRENGTH

Amidst the bustling city's noisy fray,

A beggar stands, their world in shades of gray.

With tattered clothes and empty hands,

They bear a smile, where despair expands.

In their eyes, the stories of a thousand years,

Of hardships, struggles, and silent tears.

Yet, they greet the world with a hopeful grin,

Concealing the battles raging deep within.

They ask for alms, their pride held high,

Though passersby may turn a blinded eye.

With dignity intact, they stretch their hand,

A symbol of strength, in a world unplanned.

In a world that often looks away,

They stand with courage, day by day.

For within their smile, a truth concealed,

The strength of a spirit, forever unsealed.

To see the world through their hopeful eyes,

Is to witness resilience in its most noble guise.

For even in their struggle, they find a way,

To smile through the pain and greet each day.

So, let us not forget the beggar's grace,

Their smiles that mask a deeper place.

In their resilience, there's a lesson to find,

To face life's challenges with a steadfast mind.

............................SIMPLYPOET