An array of conflicting adjectives can change

The character of a smile into vareigated shades of nuances

An artless smile is a smile of unadulterated pleasure

With a touch of innocence like dewdrops on rose petals

A benign smile of complacence is all about pride and comfort

As a father looking on his child with approval

A fleeting smile is like a flash of lightening

A mirage that appears only to vanish in an instant

It is about a foray into humor of alleys of the past

A sweet sparkling smile complemented with twinkling eyes

Is pregnant with mirth and delight beyond measure

That which is contagious and replicates swiftly

A proud smile is that with arrogant aura of accomplishment

A sheepish smile is one used to hide embarassment

A hesitant smile is one of confusion or when one

Hesitates to laugh wondering if the joke is on him

A shy smile is that reminiscent of a violet so modest

An ironic smile is one which is either on oneself

Or at some irony of life, seen and lived through

A sarcastic smile is when one laughs at another’s foolishness

A sad smile is a whisper of melancholy in life

A sadistic smile is one that takes pleasure in hurting another

A malicious smile is enjoying misfortune of one hated

A friendly smile makes you feel welcome

A dreamy smile is a foray into surreal realms

A lover’s smile is intimacy and shared caress of togetherness

A grudging smile is about taking a joke with false heartiness

A sly smile is about tricks and secrets untold

A false plastic smile is about hidding the grief behind blinds

The melange of smiles is a bevy of variegated sentiments

That read with a slightly altered expression

Lucidly read with observant eyes…