A smile is worth the universe

That smile was worth the universe
It meant the world to me.
It made me want to be,
I'll remember it forever.

Closing my eyes
It's all I ever see,
As you scrunched.
Up your face,
As you looked at me.

I hadn't smiled,
Not in a while.
You did that just for me,
That when you touched
My soul forever.

That is why that smile
That innocent smile
Was worth the world
To me.

It came about,
Just because. A child.
A lovely little child,
Looked up and smiled
at me.




Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-08-23 at 11:30

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Albert Vynckier The PoetBay support member heart!
yes I would like to disappear in a smile with someone smiling at me
2026-08-25


shells
Children break the barriers, this one you won’t forget. This is a beautiful, touching piece.
2026-08-25


Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
The line 'I hadn't smiled, not in a while' lands quietly. The child didn't know what they were giving.
2026-08-25


jim The PoetBay support member heart!
Your poem brought a smile to my (rather dour) face. Thank you!
2026-08-23



Beautiful. Babies and children always brings a smile to my face.
God Bless You, Alan. Enjoyed this one very much.
2026-08-23


Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
Remarkable. Deserves accolade. Blessings, Allen
2026-08-23


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
Beautiful Alan.
2026-08-23