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HER SMILE

She held a smile to her lips Almost like a flame to a Pall Mall It crackled for a moment and went out Sometimes her smile can be like the wind. It moves when you want it to stay and stays when You want it to move. I could tell you about it but in truth you Must see it for yourself; Wait a second, I have A snapshot in my wallet. That's okay it's not A very good likeness. You can tell it is her Mouth but you can't see the smile. You'll have to take my word. Her smile left a trace in the Photo-booth at the old five and dime. Every Woman in town used the same booth as her smile Because it made them appear beautiful. I may not remember Her name but I'll always be able to recall her smile

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Date: 3/31/2025 10:27:00 PM
Very engaging! I like this!
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William HAYNES
Date: 4/1/2025 12:16:00 PM
Thank you very much Karen,
Date: 3/26/2025 10:37:00 AM
- I see you are new here on Poetry Soup this month, but already posted many poems - You are welcome,William :) - I chose this poem, because a smile can say so much ... lovely written :) - Greetings from Norway / Anne-Lise :)
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William HAYNES
Date: 3/26/2025 10:53:00 AM
greetings from Missouri USA This piece is part of 3 poems written for a Richard Brautigan magazine. Nobody can write like Richard did. If you've never heard of him I recommend IN WATERMELON SUGAR as a good place to start

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