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Laugh a Lot

Laugh a lot Because when you do The edges of hardened problems Crumple away to dust... Smile! Akkina R Downing

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Angela Crabtree
Date: 3/25/2021 11:18:00 AM
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A powerful poem that all should read. Have a great day, Akkina :)
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Edward Mccall
Date: 8/2/2017 10:05:00 AM
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That is too cool another fav. And I absolutely agree laughter does help smooth out a lot of roughness in life. So giggle, giggle, snicker, chuckle, ha ha, Hoo, Hoo, Hoo.
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 8/1/2017 3:59:00 PM
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I agree w/your sage advice, Akkina. Laughter is good medicine indeed. Splendid poetic healing balm. Love and joy.
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Mike Reed
Date: 5/12/2017 7:34:00 AM
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Nice work! Mike Reed
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Akkina Downing
Date: 5/12/2017 8:34:00 AM
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Thank you Mike :) Kina
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Edward Mccall
Date: 5/5/2017 7:55:00 AM
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Four lines but pages of wisdom nicely done Kina. :)"
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Akkina Downing
Date: 5/5/2017 8:06:00 AM
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Like they say, laughter is a fabulous medicine :) thanks Ed
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 3/11/2017 1:14:00 AM
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I like that metaphor. To crumple away the dust, which is already dust and is rescued by laughing. Well done, Kai
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Akkina Downing
Date: 5/5/2017 8:05:00 AM
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Thank you Kai, sorry I just saw your comment now, and I really appreciate it... Hugs :) Kina
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Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2017 5:59:00 PM
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Love the poem ...I try to make people smile with my words Akkina:-) hugs jan xx
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Akkina Downing
Date: 1/29/2017 6:41:00 PM
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It's the best thing to do Jan, it makes us feel wonderful inside and out :)
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Chuck Melugin
Date: 1/26/2017 10:13:00 PM
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Laughter is like medicine for the soul! I love this poem. Great work Akkina, chuck
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Akkina Downing
Date: 1/27/2017 9:46:00 AM
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It sure is :)
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Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2017 8:44:00 AM
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It's also a great way to make friends, Kina. I'll bet you have a wonderful laugh:)
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Akkina Downing
Date: 1/25/2017 9:21:00 AM
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Yes :)
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Chris Green
Date: 1/25/2017 7:09:00 AM
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They sure do. Nicely stated Akkina
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Akkina Downing
Date: 1/25/2017 9:22:00 AM
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Like they say, laughter is a medicine :)

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