Thursday, October 3, 2013

The shadow of your smile



Her eyes cast down at her walking feet.
The day was fair and nearly sweet.
His saxophone played the forgotten tune.
The shadow of your smile.

She lifted her face toward me and soon
my eyes began to water,
and in my cold heart finally grew
the flower of my desolate youth.

And then I walked the other way
I had no more cause to linger,
But now I am telling you
her warming smile
was the holy truth.

for  Glen Simpson
and a young woman passing by
8th and Mass St.
March 28, 2013

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