Behind that smile
Those rows of teeth
You hide yourself
That none may see.
Behind that smile
Those open eyes
Your face it laughs
Your soul it cries.
Behind that smiles
That silky skin
The world ends
And you begin.
Behind That Smile
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Objects, and the Distance Between Them 
Ah! A sensitive poem!
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A bit more than usual, yes. 🙂
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Yes!
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Wow.
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Such a simple comment, but significant as such. Thank you.
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You are welcome.
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You always end so poignantly and this is no exception. Really love the way those last two lines hit me x
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Why thank you, I really appreciate that. I did quite enjoy the way that this piece ended. I am so glad that you did as well. 🙂
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Poignant. We can try to hide so much with our smiles.
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“Try” being the key word here. 🙂
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: )
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Quite clever. You gave me something to ponder here. Thank you. 😉
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I should be thanking you. I was actually inspired, which hasn’t happened in some time.
My sincere appreciation. : )
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Oh, that makes me very happy to hear. Consider us equally grateful. 🙂
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