LET others love the pearly tear, <br />The blushing cheek adorning; <br />And say, 'tis like the dew-drop clear, <br />That gems the rose of morning. <br /> <br />Let others love to see the fair <br />With pensive mien appearing; <br />Be mine, to hail the sprightly air, <br />The dimpled smile endearing. <br /> <br />It speaks good-humour's mild control, <br />With magic fascination; <br />It tells the feelings of the soul, <br />With sportive animation. <br /> <br />Superior to the brightest eyes, <br />Or cheek with roses blooming; <br />A winning charm it still supplies, <br />The lovely face illuming. <br /> <br />'Twas Hebe taught fair beauty's queen, <br />The gay, bewitching wile; <br />And still her glowing lips are seen, <br />To wear a playful smile.<br /><br />Felicia Dorothea Hemans<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/song-the-smile/
