Where you placed me

You are holding women to a higher standard than men," he said. "Madame used to tell us that this is traditional, for men have usually been the judges, and they put women either in the gutter or on a pedestal.

Men have traditionally forgiven one another, for they know and excuse their own failings, but they do not forgive women for falling off the pedestal.

 
With that being said, you placed me on a pedestal so high up, and now you're the one disappointed. I told you if you don't want any surprises, then don't think you have me all figured out. I enjoyed the pedestal, but that was your mistake.
So next time put me on a pedestal, I will fall off because I can never achieve the perfection of your expectations.

The Smile

The smile that says " my heart is filled with peace and gratitude" 

The smile has always been there, but it was definitely a struggle keeping it there. I could never find it all joy when trials and tribulations came. I would smile but had so much heartache. So much pain was laying dormant. Pain and heartache I decided should not be known to anyone. But one day, the day you decide you need your smile to be more than real, that was the day a voice said, "You have made known to me the ways of life, but in Your presence is fullness of joy." Acts 2:28

My smile hides nothing anymore. My smile is filled with peace, gratitude and a love that cannot be taken away.