Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Strange smile

She caught my eye as she looked up at me.
Eyes filled with some emotion I still can't quite place.
Like hope, tinged with sadness,
and resignation to the life that she had.

She smiled at me.
Raised her palms.
I lowered my eyes as I passed.

She sat in the dust by the side of the road,
smiling.

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