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"I Practice Gentle Smiles"

C.J. Ingerson
2/20/99

Verse 1
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Children seem to know
how much some can take;
and then they lay quiet for awhile;
then when both awake;
it starts all over again.

Verse 2
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See it is the wisdom
of the child we seek,
to know what to do
to whom and when.

Verse 3
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And when you ask them
what they are doing
they look at you funny
and say I'm practicing.

Verse 4
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Practicing what my child
of what Grandpa told me too
and what is that please tell me
that Grandpa told you to do?

Verse 5
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He said to be a grownup
all little children need to do
is to practice gentle smiles;
so I practice gentle smiles.






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