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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2018-12-01 06:15 AM




I know all the whys
you hate having your picture taken.
You try to smile,
but look God forsaken.
Take this advice
and I think we’ll look nice
in the one we’ll take together.
Smile with your eyes
and your face will follow.
Your grin won’t look grimaced
and your eyes look hollow.
I know you have some happy.
I like to think a little bit
has something to do with me.
If you could just recollect it,
one memory that you know,
your eyes will reflect it
and your face is sure to follow.
You don’t need big and toothy
like a Cheshire cat.
More like the Mona Lisa
is where you’re at.
I know you have a grin within.
I’ve seen it for myself.
Just relax and we’ll look sweet
framed upon the shelf.

LGR(C)12/1/18


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JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2018-12-01 06:17 PM


It is difficult to do, according to how long i to relax, but sometimes it takes a long time to get it right and your smile isn't as friendly as it was waiting on the photographer go finally "click" the picture.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

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