when you smile
i smile.

i smile with my lips.
i smile in my heart.
i smile in my soul.
i smile in that part
of me i don't even know.

when your eyes smile -
i can't find the words
to describe the
feelings i get.
too many feelings,
haven't a clue
where they come from.
just know they're there.

when you smile
there are no words
for "how" i feel.
how your smile
makes me feel.
not in my dictionary.

when you smile
i feel happiness.
when you smile
my Being smiles.

Copyright ©2002 steve patterson