I am Surprise

Playing around mouth, cheeks and eyes
I share Duchenne smile
When one buys me daffodils and daisies
Joy blushes  in me all the while
Ah! I am never good at goodbyes.

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Date: 8/30/2024 11:28:00 PM
This is such a sweet poem, and I nearly placed it until I noticed something about line 3. I will tell you in Soupmail.
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Date: 8/31/2024 5:26:00 AM
I am a bad rhymer anyway, thank you dear poet for your time & mail. I enjoyed writing for this unique contest. Blessings & cheers dear poet.
Date: 8/28/2024 1:39:00 PM
Sometimes it is so sad to say goodbye. Thank you for sharing this one with us. I enjoyed reading it today. Sara K
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Date: 8/31/2024 5:23:00 AM
Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. I am grateful for your time and pleasant thoughts. Blessings & cheers.
Date: 8/20/2024 9:13:00 PM
When we receive an unexpected gift, we are moved to surprise and joy and on our faces appear a Duchenne smile... ! Thriveni, this is the first poem, I have read on surprise in this contest. Well done. All the Best!
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 8/22/2024 1:51:00 AM
your pleasant visit and kind words bring joy dear poet. thank you for the wishes. cheers.
Date: 8/18/2024 8:35:00 PM
An interesting, creative approach to the prompt, Thriveni. Janice
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 8/20/2024 8:30:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind visit dear poet. I am glad you liked, Blessings.
Date: 8/18/2024 10:36:00 AM
Beautifully written.
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 8/20/2024 8:29:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind visit dear poet. I am grateful for your words. Blessings.
Date: 8/17/2024 6:20:00 PM
An awesome poem in its beautiful form leaving a day with bright sunshine after. I loved it and enjoyed immensely. Thank you so much for sharing my dear poet friend. BEst wishes always. God bless you and your writings. Hugs
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 8/17/2024 8:39:00 PM
your visit is sunshine dear poet, thank you for your kind words. I am grateful for your blessings. Cheers & hugs too.
Date: 8/14/2024 8:58:00 PM
A nice happy surprise depiction. Also, thanks for teaching me a new term, "Duchenne smile"
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 8/16/2024 7:48:00 PM
thank you for the visit dear poet friend. I liked this poetic form, tried for the first time. hope it pulls.
Date: 8/13/2024 8:49:00 AM
Spread your happiness with your Duchenne smile, Thriveni! Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you.
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 8/13/2024 8:45:00 PM
you made me happier by your visit. kind of you. Thank you. Blessings & cheers.
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