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Inner Smile
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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INNER SMILE


Walking on the still-wet sand,
ribbed and ridged
from pound and pull
of foaming tides -

Like roof of mouth
explored by tongue,

grooves of moist cavern
that draw you in
with secret smile;

that cleave to bone
with grit of teeth;

that hold and won't let go...


A tiny wave nibbled
the bare toe I offered;
suckled like newborn
at the breast;

I laughed

secretly

enjoying

the Inner Smile.   

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 Reviews of "Inner Smile"
Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on April 21, 2005
Dear Kate,
I'm in awe of your originality. The comparison between the ridges of the sand and the roof of ones mouth is a touch of genius. You've got a lot of people smiling here, incuding me. My smile is filled with admiration. You truly are gifted precious lady.
Love Chanti

Reviewed on April 20, 2005
Kate,

Poetess magnifique! Poetic excellence abounds in "Inner Smile!"" Loved this and all your poetry!!

Blessings,

Robert

Reviewed by Emeka Nwogu
Reviewed on April 20, 2005
This one is a stunner! I can feel every word of it.

Emeka

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci
Reviewed on April 20, 2005
Kate,

This is a very beautiful and sensual write! You have
captured the inner world magically!

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on April 20, 2005
When there is a glow within
it can't help but show without.

Love & Light,
Joseph

Reviewed by Helen Downey
Reviewed on April 20, 2005
Well written with great choice of words and imagery. I love walking along the sea shore with all that it has to offer.

Reviewed on April 20, 2005
Oh, this is amazing, exceptional poetry! Absolutely love the tiny wave image. Thank you, Kate.
Love&Light*
Alexandra*

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
Kate, this is an exceptional atmospheric poem smiling from within its own wonderful lucidity ...

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
lol
this just got me..........my kind of line

Like roof of mouth
explored by tongue,

such a private location, and unplanned movement......just like your sea :)
Intelligent and witty Kate..........and so YOU
pax A :)




Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
your inner smile gave me a great, big outer one... wonderful

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
Lovely, lovely, lovely, Kate. It is that inner smile that seems to be our best friend sometimes; never an argument, just total and complete understanding.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
Oooooh...Nice!!!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
Exquisite rendering Kate, you sure have learned to
keep it lean and lucid,a masterful trait, very few
can accomplish and maintain their own style;-)

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed on April 19, 2005
Kate,

There you go, taking us on magical journeys with the beautiful currents of your words...this is absolutely gorgeous! I have a big smile on my face right now--and I thank you.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
How many times I have felt that sensation while walking on the beach with my wife, Florence. Elegant poem

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
Simply Beautiful, I have a very big inner grin now...

A tiny wave nibbled
the bare toe I offered,
suckled like newborn
at the brest;

love it! Oh I play a mean guitar by the way, never mind air guitar, been in three bands...'let me see that dandruff' (makes horns with hand rocks until green in face lol)

Paul;-] Head going ten-to-the-dozen


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