Deeper feeling left to quiet eyes, smile fading, nothing left to prove. |
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Smile FadingTeeth showing, smiling as ifno other sign of recognition worked Unnatural it seems, and forced Somehow an expected thing An aggression, this baring teeth in lower forms of life, and yet there may be evolutionary-lag The welcoming of flashing canines No message in that smile for me Thin and flat, of little consequence, deeper feeling left to quiet eyes Smile fading, nothing left to prove Leave it alone, a grin will do No teeth to prove the pleasure seeing you--unexpected in my day We’ll sit and drift, stir our coffee Amused at nearby laughter, shrill, playing no part in what we share Quiet water, deeper pools of trust Our contract signed with no negotiation Two lives, allowed to touch |
 This poem is included in Jim Freeman's poetry collection CORNER OF MY MIND available here in print or as an e-Book in your favorite formats. |
