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
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