A Baby's Smile

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Five Lines - Short and Sweet Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Oliver McKeithan. Date written: 02/03/2025

glowing like noon sunshine. an infectious smile which thaws even the coldest of hearts; such warmth!

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David Crandall

Date: 2/6/2025 6:36:00 PM

That's something that can't be beat!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/7/2025 5:07:00 AM

I couldn't agree more, David!

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 2/4/2025 8:35:00 PM

Fantastic, Edward Ibeh. Who can resist a smile in return and thoughts pondering the child's future. Congrats for a fine cinquain.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/5/2025 2:07:00 AM

Thank you very much, Reason:-)

Kathleen Hassall

Date: 2/4/2025 3:53:00 AM

Very Nice! You capture the magic that occurs when a baby smiles.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/4/2025 4:15:00 AM

Thank you very much, Kathleen:-)

Lin Lane

Date: 2/3/2025 9:31:00 AM

so sweet, Edward. How is your little darling?

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/3/2025 10:47:00 AM

Thank you, Lin -) Isabelle is doing great and growing fast!