Smiling Dolphins

Dolphins are mean but they have a smile. ~ Bettsy Paige

Don't judge others' insides
by their outsides.
Look past the smiling face
as well as the disfiguring scars
to the actions,
to the heart showing through,
to the core. Don't see powerless,
insane, unable to manage.
Glimpse the power inside,
and whether it's heeded or not
act yourself as you know
the will of your god would direct
no matter whether the dolphin smiles
or the puppy yelps.