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Smiles

In a plaza, when a smiling man Is faced by a fuming woman: Why are you angry if I smile? I have been smiling for awhile, Since the day I took from your lips The smile you wanted to give With a blow on your fingertips. If my smile I wanted to give I shouldn’t have been so naïve To believe you would display My smile in every public place Like you are doing the whole day. But aren’t we in a public place? There is no shame, only grace. I was just having an innocent walk But now that you are awake, Let’s smile and have less talk. I was dreaming and not awake The night you came to take the smile which you still keep Upon your lips all the time, Wondering when I will sleep? I was waiting the right time To make our smiles both rhyme. I will give your smile back, Lower now your defenses: Here is my smiling attack… The woman is now silent But the smile is permanent.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 2/7/2016 5:10:00 AM
I love the way you patiently wait to enjoy the same artistic smile.. Amazing write. LINDA
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Date: 4/12/2015 6:14:00 PM
This poem is built around an interesting idea - the man taking the smile from the woman. And it's funny how they argue about how it is to be used. Nice poem Joao!
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João Camilo
Date: 4/12/2015 6:39:00 PM
Thanks Wally, I am glad you have liked the idea :)

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