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Tonight's Poet Corner: That Smile

That Smile by Belinda Roddie Love is photogenic, and at various angeles, she shows perspectives one can only capture by a dirty camera lens: Clean it, and the glare and flare both get in the way. But between the spots and smudges, you can count how many times she said, "I'm here for you." How many times she reminded you, "I'm not going anywhere. I promise." By the time you've gotten a hold on Love, she spins between your fingers, but the glitter she sheds sticks to the skin - you can never truly shake it off, no matter how much you've been hurt. "It's not a big deal. Don't be so hard on yourself." "I wish you could see yourself the way I see you." And one by one, the sequins become stars in a sky personally woven just for you and her. Love is not afraid of showing her "ugly side." She adores her double chin, her love handles, her wrinkles, crow's feet, and many, many stretch marks. A

Today's Ten Word Tale: Making My Bed And Lying In It

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Making My Bed And Lying In It by Belinda Roddie I made some killer guacamole. No more room for dinner.