Smile- For Hugh

It starts with a laugh once you see me Faster than the speed of light you catapult into my arms- And I usually fall when I catch you- But it doesn’t hurt because you make me happy And the stolen stardust that was sprinkled into your eyes lights up It lights up so bright it (almost) hurts me Because I get joy radiation from you You light up my dull demeanor And your smile goes bigger than ear to ear I smile because the gap in your teeth is like the grand canyon But I would have smiled anyway Because nothing makes you happier than other peoples laughter And you throw back your head giving yourself whiplash Breathlessly squealing You would choke on your carelessness And I would choke with you Because I can’t choke on my pride with you I have no pride with you And I would do anything to see you smile 19 lines of poetry Sponsor: Mark Toney Marathon Mile 26 Poetry Contest 1/30/23 I have no pride with you And I would do anything to see you smile