In the blink of a smile

I saw my folly.,

My antiquated dress and out of date hair-do.

The religion I spouted

Was out of commission.

One smile did more for me

Than twenty seminaries

And a degree in psychology.

History failed me.

I saw a flash of teeth, and into the future,

But more importantly,

I saw now,

And tore my clothes.

I turned around,

And through my tears,

I saw one apricot still on the tree.

I picked it, and I ate it.

It's warm juices run down my face,

And I know deeply,

I'm here where I belong,

And so, I smile, 

And hope my smile, too, is life-changing.

-jenn