I Just Have To Smile

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Qarinage
Created by Gregory R Barden - at least three verses of the following rhyme scheme, ABBACCDD + Refrain, (the refrain repeats after every verse), with syllable counts of 10,5,5,10,5,5,11,11 + 6, (6 is the refrain), and the LAST verse must have an EXTRA line of rhyme (D, 11 syllables), and an extra line of refrain, (6 syllables), that is different but rhymes.

Spring takes me for a warm walk in the park, with emerald trees swaying in the breeze. And I hear the chirps of a meadowlark sung to captivate and attract a mate. A bushy-tailed squirrel scampers up a tree and then immediately starts scolding me, and I just have to smile. The grass feels funny under my bare feet wet with drops of dew as I wander through. And after winter's white, green is a treat, a feast for the eyes under clear blue skies. A plethora of flower buds are in bloom, each outfitted in a colorful costume, and I just have to smile. Inhaling a deep breath of perfumed air my heart skips a beat, for it tastes so sweet. Spring's innate beauty is beyond compare, wherever I go watercolors flow. And I feel jubilation and renewal for when winter weather's long and cruel springtime's high octane helps life refuel. I've gone about a mile, and I just have to smile. (Qarinage) 05/23/2020

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Carole Duet

Date: 6/19/2020 6:56:00 PM

I can almost smell the flowers in this lovely poem, Emile. I love Spring and it looks like you do too. Wish I could hear the song that this poem inspired.

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/20/2020 8:40:00 AM

Thanks Carole, I appreciate your support my friend, stay safe, Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/24/2020 11:08:00 AM

Wonderful, melodic verse, Emile! I felt like I was on that hike, smiling with you. I'm keeping this in my faves to enjoy again and to have an great example in case I'm feeling ambitious someday and want to try it. Thanks for sharing...xx Rhonda

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/24/2020 1:45:00 PM

Thanks Rhonda, you comments have brought a smile to my day my friend, Emile.

John Hamilton

Date: 5/23/2020 1:43:00 PM

A wonderful write Emile, I love the positive vibes this gives off, spring does wonders for the mood doesn't it. I like the form, you gave a good sample, I'm sure Greg will love it!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/23/2020 1:55:00 PM

Thanks John, I agree, spring does wonders for the human spirit my friend, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/23/2020 12:19:00 PM

Emile, this is outstanding! It so encompasses the beauty of spring. You have given Greg a gorgeous example of his form. This is going into my Faves my friend! Please post at PFT when you have time. xxoo

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/23/2020 1:19:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie, you honor me my friend, Emile.

Michael Tor

Date: 5/23/2020 10:16:00 AM

Emile through your walk you enlightened our senses experiencing everything wonderful about spring. Love the wet grass under your feet. It brings back memories when I was a child. I can certainly relate. Much effort it took to write this beautiful piece. I thank you and appreciate your effort...

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/23/2020 1:20:00 PM

Thanks Michael, it's always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, Emile.