Love Poem: The Shadow of a Smile 1
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The Shadow of a Smile 1

kyrielle sonnet

Graduating from college life
in June of nineteen sixty-five,
I recall in music's spotlight -
The Shadow of Your Smile - top-flight.

Departing from four-year friendships,
Some thought that nothing could eclipse
a love affair, they knew was so right -
Shadows of Your Smile at midnight.

On the world's stage, we’re newcomers
We march to different drummers;
All but forgotten, tribute’s slight, 
the Shadow of Your Smile became trite.

What wistful star may shed some light? 
The Shadow of a New Smile might.


written 18 April 2016
Contest: Gren's Evergreens (Golden Oldies) #1,  Host: Teppo Gren