There are smiles that go from ear to ear
And smirks that sometimes causes a tear
toothless gummy gaping grins
From infants or from aging chins
Or ones with gaps just one tooth wide
That shyly we forget to hide
Sometimes our joy so great abounds
We laugh, guffaw at every sound
The muscles in our faces tire
Because our hearts are full of fire
The best of smiles are invitations
To join in loving expectations
Or quiet smiles for moments after
When I love you brings silent laughter.