It's a smile a girl could bring home to mother, if she had a mother; a smile a girl could pet like a pony, sip like a lemonade, hum like a popular tune; a smile a girl would feel safe with in a dark alley.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A girl's smile is described as warm, safe, and nurturing, capable of bringing comfort and happiness.
- In plain terms
- Her smile is safe and happy like home.
- What can you take from it?
- Small gestures like a smile can bring deep comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a smile feel safe?
- When did a smile comfort you?
Another view
Smiles can also be misleading or unsafe in some contexts.
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