When You Smile

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When you smile That special way I recognize The adorable little boy Needing to be loved Cuddled and hugged Longing for attention For affection The child who hurts And craves for love To soothe away the hurts And long visits To the doctor The child Who wonders Why he’s different The child who Cries at night Wondering Why him The same child Who grew up To be strong And determined To never show Weakness The same child Who grew up Appreciating life A sense of humor Hard work and fun Yes the child Who grew up Never forgetting the joy Of wonder That sparkle In your eye Always there It’s joy It’s hope It’s play That vulnerable child Is just beneath The surface still longing For attention A hug a kiss AP: 2nd place 2020, 2nd place 2021 Posted on June 20, 2019

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/21/2019 6:34:00 AM

I have a theory that when we fall in love, we fall in love with the child inside, and we never lose that child; even death cannot part us. I always look at my husband and see a little boy I met a long time ago when I was four.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/21/2019 7:57:00 AM

So sweet. Your theory has much value.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/20/2019 6:24:00 PM

the same child who still loves you very much, the same child who will be held in God's loving arms and the same child who you will see again someday

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/20/2019 7:13:00 PM

Thank you Thank you Thank you. Lovely comment, Timothy.

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/20/2019 10:57:00 AM

very moving poem...it spoke to me, or my inner child that still wants that hug, wants to come out from inside the adult shell and be the child she never really got to be~ Nicely penned :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/20/2019 12:40:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/20/2019 8:53:00 AM

Line, this is just too awesome! It's Dainty yet powerful and quite moving. Great poem, real, great.. A FAV Panagiota

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/20/2019 8:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, Panagiota. Most appreciated.