¤'¯'°§ÚÑñ¥°'¯'¤	so much more ~positively awesome thank u   Posted by ¤'¯'°§ÚÑñ¥°'¯'¤ on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 10:20 AM [Reply to this]

	~Artistic_Angel~ Cassandra Brown	Aww that's very sweet :) I really like the idea behind this poem :) keep up the good work! Take care & ~Blessed be~ xx   Posted by ~Artistic_Angel~ on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 10:30 AM [Reply to this]

	Ann	Beautiful   Posted by Ann on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 10:55 AM [Reply to this]

	azura	dark... someone you knew? fair   Posted by azura on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 10:57 AM [Reply to this]

	J D Roland JD Roland	Excellent write Jon. As first impressions go a smile ranks right up there at the top. I get the feeling of alluring yet unattainable. Write on, Jon.   Posted by J D Roland on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 11:21 AM [Reply to this]

	H. (BadWriter)	u make me smile   Posted by H. (BadWriter) on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 11:22 AM [Reply to this]

	[[GABOLOSO]]	Wow, breath-taking poem! You write with a very special tenderness and it flows with the natural rhythm of your heart. You are such a wonderfully gifted poet to write something so very special... I love it, Jonathan.   Posted by [[GABOLOSO]] on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 11:47 AM [Reply to this]

	Mrs. C i A R A Ciara Ada	that was spectacular. beautiful. superb. brilliant!   it brings me back to my past...    Posted by Mrs. C i A R A on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 12:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Juliet Arthur	AS USUAL..AWESOME...LIKE SOMEONE ELSE SAID VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING..."BEHIND THE SMILE"  "THERE IS SO MUCH MORE" YOUR WRITING IS ON POINT AS USUAL.. ~J   Posted by Juliet Arthur on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 12:42 PM [Reply to this]

	DvineStorm Dvine Storm	This is beautiful, thank you for sharing it. Storm   Posted by DvineStorm on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 12:56 PM [Reply to this]

	levey	a very interesting poem. there seems to be something very profound "behind her smile" and having "never had a kiss." keep em comin   Posted by levey on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 12:56 PM [Reply to this]

	SassyandSpitfire	I like the poem.  What didn't she want anyone to see?  Has the poor girl been violated?  I really liked the way this was written... Thank you :)   Posted by SassyandSpitfire on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 1:44 PM [Reply to this]

	Old Road Dog ORd Wells	I too got the sense she was maybe violated,,,but the poem is lovely.There is so much behind a smile...sometimes it can be pain.   Posted by Old Road Dog on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 1:50 PM [Reply to this]

	Crystal Tears	Jon this is amazing and so very heartfelt. Thanks so much for sharing   Posted by Crystal Tears on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 2:25 PM [Reply to this]

	They Call Me Mr. M.	Good job on this one, Jon. I especially like this stanza... "she hid from strangers, but who'd contend?… until she hid in anger 'til she hid from friends" Sad and wonderful. I love that you're not afraid to use cliches.   Posted by They Call Me Mr. M. on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 2:26 PM [Reply to this]

	mafia	this is beautifully written i get the poem and i know ppl who can connect with it   Posted by mafia on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 2:37 PM [Reply to this]

	The future Mrs. Day Tracy Zborowski-Villemont	It sounds like your robbing the cradle!   Posted by The future Mrs. Day on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 2:40 PM [Reply to this]

	*•·.·'¯'·.·•LouLou•·.·'¯'·.·•	Very heartfelt and true.  Yes, we never do know what lies behind a smile!    Posted by *•·.·'¯'·.·•LouLou•·.·'¯'·.·• on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 2:54 PM [Reply to this]

	~Vannah Darr~ Syvannah Tewes	Forgive me if I'm wrong... I both loved and hated this poem.  Hated it only because it brought back so many of my own memories...I can sympathize with this girl so much more than most...I know, behind my smile was the horror of having been hurt, in a simular manner to the girl who's story you just told.  Except I knew the man who hurt me... On the other side, I loved this poem, because you brought light into a world most refuse to believe really exists.  The dark world of child molestation.  You told her story, when she may not have had the courage to tell her own story.  And to a survivor, something like that means the world to us. This piece made me sit down and cry as I haven't cried in years.  And for that, I give you two kudos.  If I could give you more, I would...this poem means that much to me, Jon. Thank you.   Posted by ~Vannah Darr~ on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 2:54 PM [Reply to this]

	goodbye	The feeling I got from this piece gave me shivers................Not good ones either! Never been to heaven but I know she's flown Never had a kiss- not one alone But I found she's never- she's never had- a single kiss to call her own Never touched but I know she's flown She's never been touched by a guy she's known Behind her smile… Behind her smile, there's so much more. It is amazing the things we can hide behind our smiles!   Posted by goodbye on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM [Reply to this]

	ATX	This is such a beautiful poem. Please keep up the good work.   Posted by ATX on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:14 PM [Reply to this]

	{Author}M@m@stears	Beautifully written..so glad she's never been touched at  fourteen..so glad she's a virgin..what a wonderful smile she must have..to have the option to stay pure..untouched and innocent..not many young girls have had that option long..before a man decides that her flower should be picked from the garden of life..in order to destroy her inner smile..   Posted by {Author}M@m@stears on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:14 PM [Reply to this]

	Monkey's Gurl	The things that hide behind a smile that are not touched.  Interesting to think about.   Posted by Monkey's Gurl on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:15 PM [Reply to this]

	XO BRANDI OX Brandi Chester	Wow that was great!! I really enjoyed that. I write, but i havent put pen to paper in a very long time.. I think i just might do that tonight. This has inspired me a bit.. Now to find the time for it.. XOXO- BRANDI C.   Posted by XO BRANDI OX on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:19 PM [Reply to this]

	Maya by Michael J. Bernard	Terrific poem Jon---you have a very great gift of conceptualizing poetry subjects, and making lyrical rhymes without seeming to have to try to hard to make them work. Great job and keep it up! mB   Posted by Maya by Michael J. Bernard on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:22 PM [Reply to this]

	Photography (ic) Buddha	Scary.   Posted by Photography (ic) Buddha on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:33 PM [Reply to this]

	Sister Sophie	This is a beautiful poem that hints at a dark secret. There is always so much going on behind the smile. Just a perfect poem in every way. Love Soph   Posted by Sister Sophie on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:46 PM [Reply to this]

	Darra	Wow you raise curiousity to a whole new level. Awesome write, my friend!   Posted by Darra on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:46 PM [Reply to this]

	DA SWEETNESS	That was wonderful!   Posted by DA SWEETNESS on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:49 PM [Reply to this]

	Rhymesoulnice	the images and the words you write very well man keep em comin ..    Posted by Rhymesoulnice on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 3:59 PM [Reply to this]

	pOeTiC~SaNiTy	u should leave it to the imagination.. sometimes its nice to have personal additives... GREAT poem again.. prob one of my favorite out of the collections.. always refreshing to read $ x   Posted by pOeTiC~SaNiTy on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Kristia Knowles Kristia Knowles	you are so talented. i love reading your poetry   Posted by Kristia Knowles on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Redfeather Tiffany Jones	thank you so much for your thoughts. i feel what you wrote. i knew from the start what you was trying to convey. i feel her pain much i do. as do most other women, an her family and friends. the art that you let flow is beautiful as the message you send to others.... thank you   Posted by Redfeather on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:13 PM [Reply to this]

	BigT	wow that was rele good kool little twist nearer end makes u think about ur daily struggles in comparrison to someones life changing one also makes u feel closer to her nearer beginning, so when u find out makes u feel it a lil more v kool poem T   Posted by BigT on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Jennifer	I immediately 'got' from your poem that the young girl was raped by a stranger....it is felt through-out....especially when she "cringes" at a touch. I'm a mental health therapist so this could be why I read the subtle signs easily....but your poem does send the message. Like all poems though, they do reinvent themselves with each new reader....it may have a multitude of meanings for many different people.   Posted by Jennifer on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:19 PM [Reply to this]

	Undying Love for Poetry~	Interesting, while reading it the thought of rape or molestation did come to mind.  Then I read your comment and I was right ~ wow!  This is so poweful and so real ... as you said you know people that have been in this situation.  I do too ~ maybe that is why I read it this way ~  Love the way you put it all into words!   Posted by Undying Love for Poetry~ on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:23 PM [Reply to this]

	Joy	Simply beautiful - Sending you loving positive energy and blessings, Joy   Posted by Joy on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:28 PM [Reply to this]

		i enjoyed this poem   yana   Posted by on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:29 PM [Reply to this]

	Ms MCR Makaveli Sierra Sapphire Leone	Beautiful!!!   Posted by Ms MCR Makaveli on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:47 PM [Reply to this]

	~K~	Thanks so much for sharing :-)   Posted by ~K~ on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:57 PM [Reply to this]

	Ms. Deb I Am L.E.G.E.N.D	WOW!! I really like this.   Posted by Ms. Deb I Am L.E.G.E.N.D on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 4:59 PM [Reply to this]

	lovescreature	all i have to say is wow.   Posted by lovescreature on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 5:07 PM [Reply to this]

	•○LYNStheFOX○•	absolutely beautiful. <3   Posted by •○LYNStheFOX○• on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 5:14 PM [Reply to this]

	*~Starryromance~* ™ Elizabeth Bandiera	I really like this poem a lot, it's fantastic.   Posted by *~Starryromance~* ™ on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 5:22 PM [Reply to this]

	Malcolm [aka Hirsute Antiquity / aka Sinna Luvva] Malcolm Evison	Made me smile ... but I can't help wondering what the more is behind that enigmatic smile. Beautiful write!   Posted by Malcolm [aka Hirsute Antiquity / aka Sinna Luvva] on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 5:23 PM [Reply to this]

	Keith	dude love your poetry. kudos   Posted by Keith on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 5:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Cali Gurl Cindy Echalaz	Great write! I enjoyed the read!   Posted by Cali Gurl on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 5:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Kevin Kevin Carter	oh my god this is so deep oh wait, it's just trite angst   Posted by Kevin on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 6:03 PM [Reply to this]

	Kent Dylan Kent Dylan	interesting. damn man i wanna get some of these people commenting on my page. how you do it!? kent   Posted by Kent Dylan on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 6:27 PM [Reply to this]

	Warren	I got nothing more than Wow.  Beautiful. Jon.   Posted by Warren on January 10, 2007 - Wednesday - 6:27 PM [Reply to this]

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