Observations

Poetry

Oh, but darling,
you thought
hiding would work?
I see the sadness
in your eyes
even when you smile.

© Sarah Doughty

47 thoughts on “Observations”

Shweta Suresh

April 17, 2017 at 2:24 am Reply

Sometimes the brightest of smiles hide deep, dark sorrows. Good one.

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 17, 2017 at 7:47 am Author Reply
  
  Indeed they do. Thank you so much!
  
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Jon

April 16, 2017 at 6:23 pm Reply

You can only hide so much!

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 16, 2017 at 7:02 pm Author Reply
  
  Thank you!
  
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  1. Jon
    
    April 16, 2017 at 8:41 pm
    
    Your welcome!
    
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Sudden Denouement

April 16, 2017 at 11:37 am Reply

Reblogged this on Sudden Denouement Literary Collective and commented:
Sarah Doughty/Heartstring Eulogies

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tsepotheview

April 15, 2017 at 1:26 am Reply

Hiding things has never been a good idea…

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 15, 2017 at 4:18 am Author Reply
  
  I agree. Thank you! 😊
  
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Davy D

April 14, 2017 at 11:39 pm Reply

Great words Sarah. How many times do we think we are doing a good job of hiding something on the inside, yet on the outside it is there for the whole world to see. Have a peaceful Easter break 🙂

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 15, 2017 at 4:18 am Author Reply
  
  So true. I think it happens more often than we’d like. Have a great weekend.
  
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  1. Davy D
    
    April 17, 2017 at 5:04 am
    
    Thanks Sarah 🙂
    
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trE

April 14, 2017 at 9:44 pm Reply

Ms. Unstoppable.

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 15, 2017 at 4:16 am Author Reply
  
  Aww. 😊
  
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Surbhi Tyagi

April 14, 2017 at 9:35 pm Reply

Lovely!

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 15, 2017 at 4:16 am Author Reply
  
  Thanks so much! 😊
  
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TheFeatheredSleep

April 14, 2017 at 7:31 pm Reply

Truth♡

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 15, 2017 at 4:15 am Author Reply
  
  Aw thanks, love.
  
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Tjohnson

April 14, 2017 at 6:35 pm Reply

Beautiful!

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 15, 2017 at 4:14 am Author Reply
  
  Thank you so much! 😊
  
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Jade M. Wong

April 14, 2017 at 6:25 pm Reply

Oh wow, this just touched my heart and settled in it. Don’t we all just want someone who can see the sadness in our eyes, even when we smile?

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 15, 2017 at 4:14 am Author Reply
  
  Sigh, yes.
  
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Sarah Ann

April 14, 2017 at 5:27 pm Reply

Touching and poignant.

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:30 pm Author Reply
  
  Thank you! 😊 😊
  
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ambroseandelsie

April 14, 2017 at 4:30 pm Reply

I like how gentle and, somehow, comforting this is. It’s like telling the other person, “I know you’re sad. I’m here for you.”

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:29 pm Author Reply
  
  Yes, that was exactly what I was hoping for. My biggest goal is to show people they aren’t alone. 😊
  
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  1. ambroseandelsie
    
    April 14, 2017 at 10:44 pm
    
    That is an awesome goal! 😀
    
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  2. thesarahdoughty
    
    April 15, 2017 at 4:17 am Author
    
    Thank you! 😊
    
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pawan35

April 14, 2017 at 2:28 pm Reply

Simply beautiful as always

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:27 pm Author Reply
  
  Thank you! 😊
  
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  1. pawan35
    
    April 15, 2017 at 12:01 am
    
    You are welcome 🌹🙏
    
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rogermoorepoet

April 14, 2017 at 12:57 pm Reply

Hiding don’t work for me either: she knows me too well. Good one!

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:27 pm Author Reply
  
  Only the best actors can fool people, but only the ones that aren’t looking hard enough. 😊
  
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  1. rogermoorepoet
    
    April 15, 2017 at 8:29 am
    
    That’s true … and if my better half is really my better half (which she isn’t, she’s actually my better two-thirds!) then deception is really not on the cards. Nor would I want it to be.
    
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  2. thesarahdoughty
    
    April 15, 2017 at 11:26 am Author
    
    Yes, exactly. You’re a good man, my friend. 😊
    
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Ancient Skies

April 14, 2017 at 12:39 pm Reply

Awesomeness!

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:26 pm Author Reply
  
  I’m honored! Thank you! 😊
  
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ishachoudhary

April 14, 2017 at 12:17 pm Reply

Beautiful lines😃👍!

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:26 pm Author Reply
  
  Thank you! 😊
  
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thecatalystsforchange

April 14, 2017 at 10:22 am Reply

Reblogged this on The Phoenix Rises.

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Ali Qureshi

April 14, 2017 at 10:13 am Reply

Great one! 🙂

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:24 pm Author Reply
  
  Thank you! 😊
  
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Anchors of Hope

April 14, 2017 at 10:12 am Reply

This was me over and over during a rough season.

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:24 pm Author Reply
  
  Hopefully your seasons will be brighter.
  
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BrookeLooks

April 14, 2017 at 10:08 am Reply

This hits home.

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1. thesarahdoughty
  
  April 14, 2017 at 6:23 pm Author Reply
  
  I’m sorry it does. Hopefully things will improve for you.
  
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  1. BrookeLooks
    
    April 14, 2017 at 6:31 pm
    
    Thank you Sarah. 🙂
    
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  2. thesarahdoughty
    
    April 15, 2017 at 4:14 am Author
    
    Of course.
    
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