LINTEL

I smile
beneath the lintel of your company.
Each time I see you
it's like the sun is rising
with a mandolin in its arms.

Coaxing me and anyone who sees it
to dance a jig or a courante
on a wide stone floor
in a great hall in front of all.

There is music in your eyes
and laughter in your words.
Who can place a price
on that kind of feeling?

There are no gold coins
that can purchase your beauty,
and no waterfalls
that can compare to your smile.

Copyright Š2017 Ashi Shadow --- 10/7/17 inspired by Jennifer (TNHikerGirl on POF) and other sources of smiles -- such as the song "These Are The Days" by 10,000 Maniacs.