SMILE WITH HIM

SMILE WITH HIM

He grins, his smile is contagious.
He chortles, you can't help but to join.
Sun makes his hair burn like a halo
His movements are an intricate
     and amusing theatre show to watch
          It never bores.

When he speaks, he uses pen and paper.
His words are born under his hands
     with eloquence and imagination.
He paints them with a theatrical,
     overdramatical use of language
          that attracts poets, but sends all others
               far away.

When he moves, he propels his hands
     with increasing speed over his wheel rims,
          leaving every one behind,
               this gives him joy beyond joys.
He likes to tease, but doesn't understand
     your jokes, how incredibly funny

His mouth makes sounds like
     t-t-t-t- to t-t-t-t alllllly slowing
          down speed, and tics make his face
               a wondrous mask as if it's always
Halloween

Oh, he is smart, but no one knows
     when they see him,
          he opens himself to everyone in blind faith
               while nothing ever taught him
                    to have just that

Love him, hug him, smile with him
     the way he smiles and welcomes you.

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February 2, 2017