Safe, happy and peaceful holidays to all!
BJ
Smile
by
BJ Neblett
©
2006, 2013
The simple smile can be a powerful
thing. A modest, alluring smile has brought about the downfall of the common
man to the most invincible leader. It is said a smile has turned the tides of
battles; the course of history, and the hearts of the most hardened men.
Like most, I have been both
confounded and rewarded in my attempts to decode and interpret the intricate
nuances of the female smile. However, I have found the most intriguing and
endearing quality of a smile to be how well it works in reverse. It is
difficult to remain angry when you are forced to smile. And it is hard not to
love the one who makes you smile.
From Mona Lisa to Bill Clinton,
volumes have been written on the possible meanings of the grin; smirk; beam;
simper, and sneer. A well timed, well placed smile can be a blessing and a
curse to its intended recipient, often both at the same time. It is indeed the
most dangerous and effective of weapons.
It has been my experience that perhaps
the best, if not most logical response when confronted with a smile is to
simply accept, return and enjoy.
“Smile
though your heart is breaking…”
Smile
Cole Porter
“Smile
and let them wonder
what you are up to.”
Bumper
Sticker
“…don’t let the
handshake and the smile fool you…”
Smiling Faces
The
Undisputed Truth
I just shared this on my FB page. How very true. I think we've all been both the culprit and the victim of that weapon of mass construction called the smile. ;)
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