Friday, August 4, 2017

Smile

I learned to smile today
purposefully
smiles happen naturally
or so it seems
my eyes know my cheeks against my lower lids
yes
but today
I learned to smile
purposefully
it only took 27 years to be comfortable enough
with my face
to accept a smile
when the rest of my body recoils
when my soul hides
I learned to smile today
purposefully
the muscles in my cheeks
guide my mouth up
so i look happy
regardless
at

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