If

If
someone 
does something
silly, I’ll smile.
And  I'll more than smile if his pants fall off!

If someone purposefully acts foolish. . . . 
and too often,
my smile turns
upside
down.

Written by Andrea Dietrich

For “Smiles and Frowns” Contest
Sponsored by Michael J. Falotico

peoplesmiletetractys

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Harry Horsman

September 18, 2012 at 4:34 PM

"IF" a very small word, yet an amazing amount of meaning,, love the poem too! it says so much about you. you love Fun, but do not suffer fools.. i like that i really do!!!!

Ingibo Benson

July 25, 2011 at 5:59 PM

Hi Andrea, I love this one again, "If" is funny and interesting.

Carol Sunshine Brown

July 25, 2011 at 10:07 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Michael's "Smiles and Frowns" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

John Loving Iii

July 24, 2011 at 9:31 PM

makes perfect sence when your watching "americas got talent". john

Robert Johnson

July 24, 2011 at 4:26 PM

I can see you laughing now. And your disdain for the tipping of a cow.

David Williams

July 24, 2011 at 10:19 AM

hey Andrea, congrats on your win, very funny, David

Jslambert Mister Roboto

July 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

Nice...Crimson and clover over and over...Solid work again.

Phyllis Babcock

July 23, 2011 at 10:55 PM

CONGRATS on your win Andrea. love phyl

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

July 23, 2011 at 2:25 PM

Congrats Andrea on your super win in the contest with this witty whimsical write luv... enjoy..

Sara Kendrick

July 23, 2011 at 12:17 PM

Enjoyed this one both ends of the spectrum..Life is like that with constant opposing events that happen...Sometimes the negative negate the positive but gladly sometimes the positive and internal joy outweighs the negative..Thanks for stopping by ...I needed the positive comments..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta

July 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM

My congratulations on this win in the contest of Michael, andrea

Black Eyed Susan

July 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

congratulations on your win! I like the humor in this one :)

Carol Sunshine Brown

July 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM

Oh now you go girl. I love this Andrea. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Casey Anthony

July 22, 2011 at 8:18 AM

i LOVE thISpOEM

Johnny Sumler

July 21, 2011 at 11:01 PM

Is their a form you can't write? Don't care how many times I say it, you're a really good writer pal! Also to add, that last Sonnet you wrote was a gem!

Judy Ball

July 21, 2011 at 7:05 AM

This one made me laugh Andrea. Thanks for that. God Bless, JB

Joseph Osita

July 21, 2011 at 2:24 AM

Haha,The first tetractyl is very funny.Hope this will do well in the contest.cheers*

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

July 20, 2011 at 11:33 PM

I sure was wondering what "if" would mean here-- haha I sure would be smiling too & yup people who seem to go overboard on foolishness can definitely grate on my nerves too ;)-- I really liked that you did yours in tetractys form :D hugs to you

Poet Destroyer A

July 20, 2011 at 10:13 PM

by the way good luck in the contest,,, and one other thing.. " IF"!" "IF IS GOOD!" ,,p,d,

Poet Destroyer A

July 20, 2011 at 10:11 PM

well first, Andrea, do you really think i did a good job on Linda's poem.. i hope i did, i tried and Constance was deep, had to close my eys and follow her words.. Now Dr Rams... was cute because that is the way we women fall for men...lol.... and here i am in my room,, with 5 new collaborations to post for tomorrow.. and thank you Andrea, for reading them...p.d.

C.C Bloomsfield

July 20, 2011 at 9:10 PM

I'm smilin : ) yeah you made me smile..sweet lady..tryin to read some poetry today and i started with you,hugs!

Dr.Ram Mehta

July 20, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Hahahaha,, laughter is the burst of smile, andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

July 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM

There's plenty to laugh at in our world today, Andrea. But there's a line between humor and being foolish. I think you expressed your thoughts very well here and wish you success in Michael's contest. Love, Carolyn