i know you like it better when i smile

Written By Bryce Eldridge

i still cry

i just do it when you’re not looking

i know you like it better when i smile

–B

February 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM

About This Poem: "i know you like it better when i smile" by Bryce Eldridge is a concise free verse poem that delves into themes of concealed emotions and the facade of happiness. The poem's brevity and lack of a consistent rhyme scheme or metrical pattern are characteristic of free verse, allowing for a natural and conversational tone. The poet's choice to forgo traditional structure emphasizes the raw and unfiltered expression of personal feelings, aligning with contemporary confessional poetry.

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