Beautiful Smiles

Every time I see your lips
and the beauty of your brown
skin

I see a sparkling look
in your eyes
that makes me feel alright

It is during these times
that I thank the Lord that
you and I are one

For the world can be cold
and cruel

And desperation oh so
hard

But you my love give me meaning
to exist; when the sea
is in flux and the birds begin to cry

For love is the answer,
yet its absence ravages
me to tears

It sends me to a tither
and makes my heart begin to
yearn

Like an unborn child who has lost
its mother

An orphan without a brother,
A man without a father

God let me feel the thoughts that
you are sending me

Without them my soul will
perish

For you know the answer to the
universe

For you are God and I am only
a very flawed man,
wallowing in an inclement
sea

Lord God let me know the way
so that I can contemplate the natural beauty
of your existence

Let me feel your will in every smile I see
Because when I am lonely
my heart grows heavy

And I focus upon those who have hurt
me dearly; Let me be brave my Lord
And cast me upon your bountiful waves

For each smile I see brings me closer
to your love and washes me from my sins

Beauty cannot exist without ugliness
I know
And God knows I have and will continue
to fail

Let me ponder the mysteries of your
wisdom Lord
and understand that I am merely
flesh and blood

For every smile I see makes me feel alright
and only brings me closer to you

Let me appreciate each smile
and understand that it came only from you.

Gerald Marchewka is an American freelance writer currently living in Rangsit, Thailand. He is teaching at the Thanyarat School. He may be reached at geraldmarchewka@yahoo.com