Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

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A toothless old man 
Smiled at me today,
His smile was gummy
And he had matted hair of grey
His clothes were torn and tattered 
All that be as it may
To me, all that mattered
Was the smile he gave to me
As he passed me on his way!

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Gershon Wolf February 16, 2023 at 7:23 PM Nothing like a smile to brighten up our day!! ~ 1/2 Toothless, aka Mr. Denture Shirley Hawkins February 16, 2023 at 10:15 PM Look upwards please Gershon. My teeth are not the only thing I'm losing!

Victor Buhagiar February 16, 2023 at 1:36 AM Incredible what a smile can do to give pleasure. Shirley Hawkins February 16, 2023 at 10:07 PM I agree, Victor Simple pleasure can be the best. Take care, Shirley

Deb M February 15, 2023 at 6:16 PM Those interactions in life “without sounding corny or holier than thou” to me as those most precious Shirley honestly. I am glad he brightened your day Shirley….Debx Shirley Hawkins February 15, 2023 at 6:44 PM He is fictional, Deb. It doesn't matter what people look like everyone matters A smile does not cost anything it brightens the giver and receivers day,