Jesu Johnson Poet Free verse

Daughter- Whenever you smile

When you smile you light the world.
                        I'm so proud you are my girl!!!
                   You make gentle winds blow, birds sing,
                  when they hear a mere mention of your name.

                     Do you know the joy you bring???

The world and it's turbulent ways,
come rushing, pushing
battering, and crushing,
but the sound your voice,
soothes and hushes.

The world and its unwavering,
unsavoring remarks,
seem overwhelming,
declaring to me,
'is that the best that you've got'?

But then you say,
just a few words,
'Dad, I love you'
and the world don't stand a chance,
I'm back in this fight, ready to stand!!!

All the while,
and all the time,
I keep you, first,
upon my mind.

All the time,
and all the while,
thinking of you,
and whenever you smile.

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Karen Jones July 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM Did you get my soupmail? I hope to include you but only if you consent. Perhaps you are on vacation or you have changed your mind. I will email you a form to be sure if you soupmail me your email address. If not I will move forward without your poem in a month or so thanks! My email is [email protected]

Karen Jones July 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM Sent u soupmail today :0)

Karen Jones June 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM What warm fuzzy feelings this gave me as your lucky reader! Jesu thanks for your entry and congratulations on your win! Your support in my contest means a lot to me! Please allow me time to get organized and I will format the book and get your final permission much later ok?