A Maze of Smiles

Life to me is an ever turning maze.
                                             Where walls pop up like sadness.
                                        And getting around them takes thought
                                                               and time.
                                            Some passage ways are as clear as 
                                                the moon on clear spring night.
                                    Other ones are like trying to brighten the ocean
                                                             by candlelight.
                                           So when the roads are open and the
                                                 smiles and laughter are right,
                                         hold close these times because the next
                                         turn could be into a corner with no light.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 9:33 PM
Such a profound way of writing about laughter, Michael. magnificent! How did I miss this one before. congratulations on the winners' list. Luv, Andrea
Mannan Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 3:56 AM
yes dear friend we must hold close such moments. many congrats for this win.
Johnson Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Congratulations on win in Desiree's laughter contest. Joyce
Brown Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Michael in Desiree's contest. Love, Carol
Fahey Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Congrats on your HM win!! Ellen
Sweetheart Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Super congrats Michael on your HM in Reconsidering Laughter contest with this magnificent marvelous entry luv.. enjoy your very special honor for wonderful words with luv always.. and so happy to be acknowledged on the same winners list with my White Knight.. your Jersey Girl in poetic mode with luv ..forever and always..
Haick Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 12:27 PM
So rich with wisdom, Michael! Always enjoy your poems, guy! Congratulations on your deserving win. Always, Annalise
Onclaud Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 11:29 AM
inspiring, micahel... a tops for me.. congrst on the win! :) hugggs
Aul Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Congrats on your HM in the contest....George
Mehta Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Congratuaions on this HM win in the contest, Michael
Neels Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM
We tend to ruin the good moments by questioning the reasons why we are happy, always expected that certain thing to change the mood.. lovely thought provoking write Michael, good luck for the contest, love wilma
Sweetheart Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Super frigid here too Michael.. only in the 20's right now and Spring is where? the calendar has been checked several times but I see no warmth just yet luv.. happy Sunday..J.G. in freeze mode luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Fabulous expressions in this Free Verse Michael.. getting around those walls takes thought and time.. poignant parallels in every verse luv... almost like when opportunity knocks..go for it.. only comes around once.. deeply intense my White Knight.. always enjoy your grand expressions of alluring content .. Jersey Girl in nurse mode.. Ron is sick..oh..
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March 26, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Yes, we have to hold on to the good times, Michael. There are plenty of dark corners in our lives, so let's appreciate the good times while we have them. Keep smiling and laughing! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Wilson Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 11:28 AM
very thought provoking dear one good luck to you...love,Deb
K. Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 9:23 AM
yup, I think it's best I stick to being mysterious huh? it's either that or I stick to being oink or an okra, oh my gosh though if I become an okra?? hmm maybe one of these days I'll post a picture-- a baby picture! i better mull over that-- lol :D
Johnson Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Good luck on this entry Michael and thank you for commenting on mine. I am haing a terrible time with those pop up ads that block me so was happy to sneak it in. Love, Joyce
K. Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 9:09 AM
hahaha ok, ok-- hmm will just say the first song that popped to mind when I read your comment? Sarah Mclachlan's Angel BUT in NOooo way can I sing like her O_o hahaha I can only dream!!
K. Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Sure enjoyed going through this maze of yours, Michael :) I especially liked that line about brightening the ocean- hard to do but hmm possible? as for karaoke-- haha I was thinking more of shooting the karaoke machine since it won't let me sleep, lol :) hugs & ok you asked what song I like to sing though? haha I really don't sing in public, too shy? or maybe I just don't want it to rain hard lol :D
Mehta Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM
beautiful entry to the contest, one of the finest I have read, Michael
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