THAT THOUSAND WATT SMILE

She was known as the girl with the thousand watt smile
And, to catch just a glimpse, I’d walk many a mile.
She could light up a room, the could light up the night.
When she turned on that smile, my poor heart would take flight.

Everyone in the room would be bathed in her glow.
But she wasn’t aware how I worshipped her so.
For, when she turned to me, standing there on my own,
It appeared that the main fuse had suddenly blown
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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August 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Your poem's flow is seamless, and the use of metaphors gives depth to the portrayal of a smile. It's a delight to read; congratulations on your contest win, Bryn.
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August 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Thank you. You are very kind
Hawley Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Congratulations on 1st place in my contest.
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August 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Thank you Miranda. It was a lovely challenge
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