I sat in a crowded place <br />Chatting with my mother <br />Leaving the conversation <br />I realized there were others <br />I sat and talked and ate <br />As I looked around at people <br />Some too busy to be friendly <br />And some with a smile, but feeble <br />When I was about to leave <br />I saw a person in front of me <br />He threw at me a friendly smile <br />And I smiled back at him sweetly <br />As I walked away I realized <br />The innocence of that smile <br />No intentions of cheat or deceit <br />No extraordinary display of style <br />Then innocent smile that I received <br />Changed the way I thought of life <br />Now I'm not afraid of any suspicion <br />That might arise from a smile <br />I thank that stranger <br />For making me feel so right <br />Thank you for showing me <br />The innocence of a smile<br /><br />Vidushi Khera<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/innocence-of-a-smile/
