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The Power of a Smile

March 10, 2010
By Sacrifice SILVER, Fostoria, Iowa
Sacrifice SILVER, Fostoria, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
"One life is all we have to live, and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without beleif, that is a fate worse than death" ~Joan of Arc


Sweet innocence.
Sweet happy bliss.
The bliss of an angel’s kiss,
Soft upon her young cheek.
The kiss that raises
The rosy sheen on her face.

The young girl smiles
And the world lights up.
Oh, the power of her smile!
She is like the sun,
Brightening the lives
Of those who see her.

She is love and kindness
Personified.
Oh, the power of her smile!
It turns the world over.
Even the devil
Couldn’t help but smile as she passes.

And as she walks on,
A nameless face,
Yet unaware
Of the beauty in her wake,
The smile never once
Slips from her face.


The author's comments:
Dedicated to Lizzy and to the angel in disguise at the Ped. Mall in Iowa City that made my day with a smile.

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on Mar. 31 2010 at 11:47 am
Sacrifice SILVER, Fostoria, Iowa
6 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
"One life is all we have to live, and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without beleif, that is a fate worse than death" ~Joan of Arc

Lizzy: I got this poem for my birthday! =D