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RADIANCE IN A SMILE.

A moment that brings joy.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published 2 years ago 2 min read
RADIANCE IN A SMILE.
Photo by Luca Upper on Unsplash


In the quiet moments of a sun-dappled afternoon,
where shadows play hide-and-seek with the breeze,
I find myself captivated by the radiance in a smile.

It begins as a soft curve of lips,
a crescent moon rising in the twilight of a face,
a beacon of warmth that melts the icy grip of solitude,
a gentle invitation to share in the joy that radiates within.

I watch as laughter bubbles up,
like a spring in the heart,
spilling over in waves of mirth and delight,
rippling through the air like the chorus of a song.

There is magic in this smile,
a spell woven with threads of happiness,
a symphony of light and shadow dancing in harmony,
as if the very world pauses to bask in its glow.

Children chase butterflies with abandon,
their laughter a symphony of innocence,
as they weave through fields of wildflowers,
each giggle a note in the melody of childhood.

I join in the laughter,
a willing participant in this dance of delight,
where worries dissolve like morning mist,
and the weight of the world is lifted on wings of joy.

We gather like petals around a sunflower,
drawn together by the magnetic pull of happiness,
hands clasped in solidarity,
hearts beating in harmony with the rhythm of life.

In the midst of this symphony,
I find solace in the simplicity of a smile,
a reminder that joy need not be sought,
but simply embraced in each precious moment.

We trade stories like treasures unearthed,
each anecdote a spark that ignites laughter,
memories woven into the fabric of our being,
a tapestry of shared experiences and endless possibilities.

Time becomes irrelevant,
lost in the cadence of joy,
as we linger in the magic of this sunlit afternoon,
savoring each moment like sweet nectar on our tongues.

I close my eyes and breathe,
inhaling the scent of blooming flowers,
feeling the warmth of gentle breezes,
listening to the laughter that surrounds me like a gentle embrace.

In the heart of this smile,
I find strength in vulnerability,
a willingness to embrace the beauty of connection,
to share in the light that radiates from within.

I am not alone,
for in the radiance of this smile,
I see reflections of my own joy,
mirrored in the eyes of those who share this moment with me.

And as the sun begins its descent,
casting long shadows across the landscape,
I carry with me the echoes of laughter,
a beacon of light in the twilight of memory.

For in this radiant moment,
I have discovered the essence of happiness,
not in grand achievements or fleeting pleasures,
but in the simple act of sharing a smile with those we love.

And so I hold onto this moment,
like a seashell cradled in the palm of my hand,
knowing that the beauty of a smile,
will always illuminate the path ahead.

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