No Reason To Smile

Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, I understand why you don’t smile

In your heart there has been hurt all the while 

Pain hiding behind your magnificent eyes 

I recognized it, I was not surprised 

Your pain, your shame, and your regret

Well, Mona, there is no need to fret 

Your heart will go on through each and every trial 

I’ve been through this too, for a while 

It can be seen in your forced smile or in the pain behind your eyes 

I never understood how you went so long before someone realized 

So clearly obvious is your discomfort and your sadness 

I can see it though, I know you are in distress 

The whole world speculates and agrees you are filled with glee 

However I know, I know that is incorrect, because I relate to thee 

Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, I understand why you don’t smile 

In your heart there has been hurt all the while