Her Smile

(2/9/12)

It was her smile that caught my heart
The smile that set her apart.
A smile so captivating
That had my heart hesitating.

Her smile like the sun rising in the east
Putting your mind completely at peace.
She had a smile that could melt butter.
Like her - there is no other.

Now she is going away - “and to where”
She would not say.
She packed up her bags and boarded the train
And my heart will never be the same.

She smiled at me once again
as the train neared the end
Yet ! As the train had pulled away 
I thought I saw A teardrop in her eyes, 
as if she was about to cry.

 I got her friend to tell me why she had left
When she told me - it was because of a test.
All sorts of thoughts started to enter my mind
That she had cancer or was going blind.

 Her friend said She had passed the military test
and wanted to surprise me with the rest.
That she agreed to marry me and we
Could live on camp rent free.

Her smile I will now see every day
And to my lord I do pray.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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February 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM
What a wonderful day I am having sitting here reading such amazing poetry. I am glad yours is amongst the ones I am enjoying reading today Louis. Thank you for sharing it. I hope you have an inspirational weekend. Love, Carol
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February 10, 2012 at 3:03 AM
Lovely smile...and a lovey ending,now you can see the smile every day. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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February 9, 2012 at 9:45 PM
Beautiful poem! I loved reading it.
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