A Good Sense Of Humour Blunts The Sharp Blades Of Reality

H=Humour and smiles make for a happy day for everyone.
U=Under hurt or pain, add humour so it will melt fast away.
M=Many need a joke or two so their face can wear a smile.
O=Our life is happier with lots of humour in it.
U=Unless we have humour in the world, we will be sad.
R=Read this again to see what to do for a happy life.
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Date: 8/30/2025 10:34:00 PM
Humour is so much needed in life to make life easier and more relaxed. Back to your poem with Congratulations on your win, dear Paula.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/31/2025 11:14:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note and Congratulations. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Humour" write. I enjoyed writing this one. Yes, humour can make life much easier. Always keep your Humour. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 8/30/2025 10:17:00 PM
I agree with you Paula, without a sense of humor, life can be pretty morbid, congrats on your winning poem, keep writing, love your spirit !
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/31/2025 11:12:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note and Congratulations. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Humor" write. I enjoyed writing this one. Always keep your Humor. Humor and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 8/30/2025 8:15:00 PM
A gorgeous acrostic poem my dear poet friend Paula. Big congrats on your win too! We did it! Cheers and Hugs. Thanks a lot for sharing this precious gem. God bless you always and your wonderful talent in poetry. Have a happy and blessed Sunday/wkend and wonderful new week ahead! Hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/31/2025 11:10:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note, kind words and Congratulations. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you found my fun "Humour" write to be, A gorgeous acrostic poem. It was fun to write. Hugs... Always keep your Humour. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 8/30/2025 11:02:00 AM
"3 Place"  A Good Sense Of Humour Blunts The Sharp Blades Of Reality ~ Date Written:7/27/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet.......
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Date: 8/3/2025 10:01:00 PM
Just reading this brought smiles, Paula. Whoever said that laughter is the best medicine, was wise. BOL in the contest. :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/5/2025 10:27:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Also thanks for your, BOL in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Humour" write. You put a smile on my heart when you said, Just reading this brought smiles. Laughter and smiles are the best medicine. "Smiles" It was so much fun to write. Always keep your Humour. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/30/2025 7:53:00 AM
I do strongly believe humour and laughter is one of the best medicines. Good luck in the contest Paula.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/31/2025 11:57:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Also thanks for your, Good luck in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Humour" write. Yes, it is the best medicine. I enjoyed writing this one. Always keep your Humour. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/29/2025 9:31:00 AM
Good job, Paula! I also did an acrostic. Janice
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/31/2025 11:54:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you found my fun "Humour" write to be a, Good job. It was a ton of fun to write. Always keep your Humour. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/29/2025 9:05:00 AM
Humor, smiles and laughs make the world go round they definitely de-stress me. Clever little rhyme. Take care my friend - blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/31/2025 11:53:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you enjoyed my fun Acrostic "Humour" write. Yes, Humour makes this crazy world go round. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/29/2025 6:00:00 AM
If the only sense we keep, as we age, is our sense of humor...we have kept the best one.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/31/2025 11:49:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you enjoyed my fun Acrostic "Humour" write. I have found in life all one really has is their Humour. When it is gone one is dead. Always keep your Humour for it has gotten me through hell and back. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/28/2025 11:07:00 PM
So cute and true! Nice work!xo
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/31/2025 11:46:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you found my fun "Humour" write to be, So cute and true! Nice work! It was a ton of fun to write. Always keep your Humour. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/28/2025 8:49:00 PM
Dear Paula, this is a clever entry. So cool. Yes, sense of humor is an antidote in tension and pain. Who won't fail to laugh at a hilarious joke, even when one is glum! A beautiful acrostic. All the Best.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/31/2025 11:45:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Also thanks for your, All the Best. Glad you found my fun "Humour" write to be, a clever entry. It was a ton of fun to write. Always keep your Humour. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/28/2025 5:26:00 PM
Using an acrostic for this contest was bold and brilliant! Like it...best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/31/2025 11:43:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Also thanks for your, best wishes with the contest. Glad you found my fun "Humour" write to be, an acrostic for this contest was bold and brilliant. It was a joy to bring this one to life. Always keep your Humour. Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/28/2025 10:12:00 AM
- Without humor, everyday life becomes gray ... laughter and smiles help us feel better and happier ... an uplifting and wonderful poem, Paula :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 1:08:00 PM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Also thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you found my fun "Humour" write to be, an uplifting and wonderful poem. It was a joy writing this one. Always keep your Humour. Hugs... Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/28/2025 5:38:00 AM
Laughter is healing. Humor is important. Excellent Acrostic to show this Paula. I hope you have a great day :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 9:22:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you found my fun "Humour" write to be an, Excellent Acrostic. It was a joy writing this one. Always keep your Humour. Hugs... Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/27/2025 8:57:00 PM
A cheerful and uplifting acrostic, Paula! Each line beams with positivity and reminds us how essential humor is in brightening both our days and others'. “Add humour so it will melt fast away” is especially comforting. A joyful little gem!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 9:19:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you found my fun "Humour" write to be, A cheerful and uplifting acrostic. I enjoyed writing this one. Always keep your Humour... Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/27/2025 4:30:00 PM
cant agree with you more Paula - we need more humour on soup and more humour in our lives - the second line hits home hard as I am at the cancer hospital in the UK with hubby for the next 5 days - its a place of hope, where laughter is often heard! hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2025 10:42:00 AM
thanks Paula! I never wrote poetry till he was in cancer surgery in 2013! now over 3300 poems and 2 books of my naughty poetry - not bad for a total novice all those years ago!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 9:15:00 AM
It was a delight to see your note. Thank You so very much for stopping over. Glad you enjoyed my fun Acrostic "Humour" write. Sorry to hear about the hospital. I will add both of you to my prayer list. Never give up for prayer is powerful. Always keep your Humour for it has gotten me through hell and back. Hugs... Humour and smiles make for a happy day as you write away.................
Date: 7/27/2025 2:56:00 PM
A Good Sense Of Humour Blunts The Sharp Blades Of Reality ~ Date Written:7/27/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet.......
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