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Those beautiful smiles Sometimes have cried the most tears Charitable hearts Edward J Ebbs - February 22, 2015

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Date: 1/28/2016 7:07:00 AM
Ed, i Love the Haiku and it speaks such truth in such few words. Who does know what lies behind the smiles? There can be the greatest pain. A seven and a fave for an excellently worded Haiku....Vladislav.
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Date: 2/28/2015 9:38:00 PM
love the haiku. SKAT
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Date: 3/1/2015 8:17:00 AM
Thank You SKAT :)
Date: 2/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
this is lovely!!
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Date: 2/26/2015 7:00:00 PM
Thanks Kiddo :)
Date: 2/23/2015 9:19:00 AM
Ed, wisdom in a few words, how many times have I put on the mask of a smile while crying inside, or given a smile to someone I know is suffering inside,as I am sure many, many have, wonderful writing and thanks for visiting Oh The Tears with congrats ~~
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Date: 2/23/2015 9:31:00 PM
Broken, thank you sincerely :)
Date: 2/23/2015 12:31:00 AM
Great work. The best smiles are the ones powered by love, sincerity and charity. Regards, Viv
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Date: 2/23/2015 7:49:00 AM
Yes, many times so true, thank you Viv :)
Date: 2/22/2015 5:22:00 PM
yes, and the tears have held smiles. Nicely done. 7
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Date: 2/23/2015 7:48:00 AM
Thank You David :)
Date: 2/22/2015 4:53:00 PM
Very nice pen Ed! I enjoyed your haiku, my dear friend. A 7 from me!I wish you a very lovely evening! In his light! God bless you! :) D
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Date: 2/23/2015 7:47:00 AM
Thank you Dorian...the weather in Oregon, unlike the rest of the county was beautiful this weekend :)
Date: 2/22/2015 2:53:00 PM
Oh so true Ed :-)Hugs Jan xx 7 xx
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Date: 2/23/2015 7:45:00 AM
Thanks Jan, Always :)
Date: 2/22/2015 2:45:00 PM
So true. Lovely write....We never know what hides behind a smile. Thank you for sharing...
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 2/23/2015 7:45:00 AM
Thank You Eileen :)

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