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The Human Smile

Nothing in the world so disarming,
so charming in it's domain.
Across a crowded room or two feet away
it's all the same.
The shortest distance between two people
despite any other claim.
Is for now and will forever be
with no denial the human smile.

Copyright © Terry L. Allen | Year Posted 2012

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Thom Allen Date: 3/18/2017 12:17:00 PM Just a shout-out post to all Terry Lee's friends and followers: My Dear sister Terry Lee made 'the Transition' at the end of January 2017. In an effort to preserve her work; I am reviewing all her poems. As I scan through your comments, I discover aspects of Terry I had not been in touch with; and I appreciate your compassionate, kind words; gifts that have facilitated my own comfort. Consciousness is energy we all share which cannot be destroyed. Thanks to all of you. Thom Allen Login to Reply

Patrick Cornwall Date: 5/24/2012 4:35:00 PM Lovely poem and congrats on feature.. A smile is more powerful than a speeding locomotive...Patrick Login to Reply Terry L. Allen Date: 5/25/2012 6:25:00 AM Thank you for your kind words and kindness to review. You know what your right as it is faster than a speeding bullet and there is little or nothing that can stop it. TLee

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 5/24/2012 7:18:00 AM Congratulations on your featured poem this week Terry. Love, Carol Login to Reply Terry L. Allen Date: 5/25/2012 6:22:00 AM Thanks Carol. So nice to hear from you again. Huggs TLee

Daver Austin Date: 5/21/2012 8:55:00 AM I'll bet you have a nice one, Terry. 60 years or so ago the girls smiled at me once in a while. "Nothing in the world so disarming." You betcha! Congrats on the selection. daver Login to Reply Terry L. Allen Date: 5/21/2012 2:42:00 PM Hey Daver Hi so nice of you to review my poem and I bet the ladies still give you a smile or two. Thanks for your very kind review. ~ smile ~ TLee

Harry Horsman Date: 5/21/2012 8:16:00 AM this is really lovely, it took a warm heart to write this. harry Login to Reply Terry L. Allen Date: 5/21/2012 2:39:00 PM Thanks Harry for such kind words dear It is much appreciated. Have a wonderful day. TLee

Rena Kiya Date: 5/8/2012 4:03:00 PM i wish i saw more of this thing you call "smiles" 3stars Login to Reply Terry L. Allen Date: 5/9/2012 6:26:00 AM It is what your face does when you are happy you smile. Thank you for your kindness to review. TLee