a beautiful smile
on a disabled boy's face
teeth white as snow
full of warmth, melting my heart
with unconditional love
This is a well-constructed tanka; images as: innocence, joy of life, purity of spirit, are artistically blended within it. Love it.
An innocent smile on a disabled boy's face gives us the message that one can be happy despite all deficiencies and deformities of the body....! True happiness comes from inside and it doesn't have much to do with physical perfection, but on attitude and perceptions on life!
Many thanks Valsa for the wonderful comment. You really got the whole message of the poem. It was truly a pleasure to read this comment.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Such a heart felt write here..the emotion pours out of your words... Annette
Many thanks, Annette, for the lovely comment