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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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Date: 2/16/2023 7:23:00 PM
Nothing like a smile to brighten up our day!! ~ 1/2 Toothless, aka Mr. Denture
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/16/2023 10:15:00 PM
Look upwards please Gershon. My teeth are not the only thing I'm losing!
Date: 2/16/2023 1:36:00 AM
Incredible what a smile can do to give pleasure.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/16/2023 10:07:00 PM
I agree, Victor Simple pleasure can be the best. Take care, Shirley
Date: 2/15/2023 6:16:00 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
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/15/2023 6:44:00 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,

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