When one person goes out ... upon a limb

Doesn't matter whether it's a her or a him

And mixes with you, without really knowing

What makes you tick, and thus - is glowing



From top of head right down to the tippy-toe

And is so full of honesty, naivete, and shows

They can be direct, and thus - they do enliven

Your spirits, and make you feel like jiving



It gives one new respect for the whole human race

And makes you realize anyone alive can be an ace

If only they would give a smile, and not a frown

For the effort made - is welcomed - by all around



And regardless of where some people do stand

Those who smile have everything well in hand

For they are venturing out of their own shell

And their gain should be a reflection of self.



- Tristram  







                                  for Alanis