John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

Fishing For Smiles

A smile is cast 
   like fishing net
      across a crowded room.

Intended eyes
   have caught the cast,
      the gesture returned soon,

but other eyes
   throughout the room
      are caught within its mesh;

like herring fish
   that fill a net,
      the room with smiles is fresh.

Like fishing net
   a smile was cast
      a calculated ploy,

this simple smile
   just cast for one
      has filled the room with joy.



September 20, 2018
Contest: Write me an Emotion-act
Sponsor: Brenda Chiri

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Haley Fisher October 4, 2018 at 5:34 PM I love this poem! Extremely creative! It made me smile:) :) John Gondolf October 4, 2018 at 5:44 PM Thank you so much, Haley, I'm glad you like it. And I'm glad I brought a smile to your afternoon. I appreciate you. John

Pandita Sietesantos September 27, 2018 at 8:04 AM Oh what a beautiful piece celebrating the magic that a simple smile can cast - intended for one but spreading to everyone! Wonderfully written, John! Good luck in the contest, my friend! Hugs. Pandita John Gondolf September 27, 2018 at 9:47 AM Thank you, Pandita, I appreciate it. John

Pashang Salehi September 22, 2018 at 9:21 PM Excellent. Well penned... John Gondolf September 22, 2018 at 10:03 PM Thank you, Pashang.

Connie Marcum Wong September 20, 2018 at 3:19 PM Your charming poem expresses the power within a smile. I love it John! : ) John Gondolf September 20, 2018 at 4:22 PM Thank you so much, Connie, I'm glad you enjoyed my simple little poem about smiles. John

Brandy Nicole September 20, 2018 at 11:38 AM A smile lingering softly upon the face, simply means- the heart is smiling too. :) What a wonderful feeling indeed. "this simple smile just cast for one" Such a beautiful thought, and the one that this smile is meant for, will feel it. Even in a dark crowded room. Keep smiling John. ~ Brandy John Gondolf September 20, 2018 at 11:46 AM Thank you, Brandy, your beautiful thoughts have me smiling. John

Tom Cunningham September 20, 2018 at 10:06 AM Nicely written John A smile costs nothing and does bring joy. Good luck. Tom John Gondolf September 20, 2018 at 10:23 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. John

Silent One September 20, 2018 at 9:13 AM You did this so well.. Clever thoughts.. John Gondolf September 20, 2018 at 9:18 AM Thanks so much, SO, I appreciate your comments. John