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And All I Did Was Smile
by Barbara Lynn Terry → (All Poetry by Barbara Lynn Terry)
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This was Thanksgiving, 1954...

And All I Did Was Smile
By Barbara Lynn Terry


I sat at the dinner table, waiting for my feast,
While Jack carved the roasted beast,
When he was finished, he offered me a drumstick,
I told him that it was way too much for me,
Next he offered me a wing, I said ewwww, ick,
I just want a piece of white meat sir, if you please.
He laughed his jovial ho ho ho, and gave me the,
Slice I wanted, to which he said, you're eating like a girl,
To which I just smiled and didn't say a word.
I took small bites so that they could see,
That there was this girl in me,
That wanted out and to be free.
I sat with my legs crossed at the ankles,
Like the prim and proper ladies then did,
And I held my napkin to my mouth,
And just dabbed the corners,
To which they all replied,
That's a good girl,
And all I did was smile.


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 Reviews of "And All I Did Was Smile"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 12, 2013
It is always nice to be validated. A fine expressive piece, Barbara. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Rebecca Burns (Reader)
Reviewed on June 30, 2007
That was very touching, even more so since knowing you are that little girl.
Rebecca

Reviewed by Jill Carpenter (Reader)
Reviewed on February 16, 2006
I share your feelings about turkey wings (or any other kind of wings for that matter...ewww is right!)

I very much enjoyed reading this and liked the way you set the atmosphere. I think that through your writing you have given the world a look into your very kind heart and gentle spirit. Nicely done, and thank you for sharing.
Jill

Reviewed by Meredith Dixon (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2006
This actually did make me hungry but then the hunger in me was stopped when I could see a little girl sitting there trying to be oh, so good and no one knowing and no one seeing the real you. Bless you, dear Barbie. Love from Meredith

Reviewed by June Thompson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 23, 2006
and ever did they see the truth my friend... we all want to be seen for who we believe ourselves to be!!! never let go of that smile

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 23, 2006
Awwwwwww this is sweet!!

Now I am hungry....lol!!

Love Tinka


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