Who Am I

This may seem lame. 
Let’s make it a game.

I’ll give you a clue.
You try to guess who.

Proceeding my entrance by just a short while,
Is often the presence or hint of a smile.

Used sometimes by women, more often by men,
Often, I start as a quaint little grin.

I can also be hardy, and sometimes quite loud,
And often I’m present amongst a small crowd.

If it is me, you want to invoke,
Share with the group, a funny joke.

If you want to seem happy from now ever after,
Invite me in, I’m best known as laughter.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 8/7/2025 10:34:00 AM
Great riddle. Also hilarious too.
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:34:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, my friend. I don't write many riddles or even light poems. Have a pleasant weekend! Bill
Date: 8/7/2025 5:35:00 AM
What a playful and joyful piece, Bill! I had fun following the clues—and that ending wrapped it up perfectly. A great reminder of how powerful laughter really is. Loved it!
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:33:00 PM
We need to get more smiles on our faces, so others realize it's okay to smile. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Date: 8/7/2025 5:06:00 AM
Public Toilets!!! Haha….Debx
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:32:00 PM
Good guess, Deb! made me smile again, my friend. Hugs, Bill
Date: 8/6/2025 7:09:00 PM
Great riddle. I was totally stumped. P.S. It would be a great riddle even if I had not been stumped. Kudos!
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/6/2025 9:11:00 PM
This one was a bit harder than the willow tree. :-) Another fun write for me. Have a pleasant evening, my friend. Bill
Date: 8/6/2025 3:43:00 PM
loved this riddle...so well crafted and engaging. Loved it, hugs, me
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/6/2025 9:11:00 PM
Thanks, Sara, just trying to add a little humor to the day. Hugs, Bill
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