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Is it always genuine in a child? Becauses it releases such unjaded light. The flash of his teeth the sudden creases in an unformed face-- no calculation his joy as involuntary as his next breath-- where is the subtext? Later-- he may use it as a mask perhaps a subterfuge for a Machiavellian move-- but enoy it now before he has something to prove.

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Reviewed by Lyndsey Nelson (Reader)

Reviewed on July 30, 2007

quite true- very nice. Thank you-Truth be True-Lyndsey

Reviewed by Tami Ryan

Reviewed on August 7, 2004

Ah, well said. (she smiles)

Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa

Reviewed on August 2, 2004

Wonderful piece. Great insight.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on August 2, 2004

Good thought-provoking piece.

Sandie May Angel

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