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A family from India had a request
On a hiking trail as we passed by.
“Could you please take our picture?” and held out a phone
So my husband, of course, did comply.
As they settled themselves in a pose, my spouse asked,
Since he often calls out “1 - 2 - 3,”
How to say that in language that they’d understand
And their answer cracked up him and me.
“Just say Cheese!” so he did and they all gave a smile
At this word universally known.
Then my husband proceeded to snap a few shots,
Which they crowded to see on their phone.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2022
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