The Radiant Smile of A Child

I sit and gaze at your picture
radiant smile upon your face,
bubbling with the joy of life
a precious gift of grace.

Life in its fullness,
innocent, love-filled eyes,
add a richness beyond telling
in the beauty of your smile.

A heart untainted by the ills of the world
secure in the love you feel,
giving to all who are part of your life,
your smile is a treasure that's real.

The radiant smile of a child
a gift so freely given,
awakens deep within us
the "Spirit" that makes life worth living.
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Written with love and prayers of thanksgiving
for the love-filled smiles of children,
inspired while looking at baby pictures.
(c) Viola Doncaster, April 16, 1993.