Smile

SMILE There was a pretty girl who never did smile; Her annoying braces were hidden for a while. When she was a pre-teen, Her pale legs were never seen. In adolescence, she hid all her glasses. Unable to see well, did poorly in classes. As an adult she refused to walk very far, If she were to fall, there might be a scar. At retirement age people would say, “Give us the secret of looking your way.” She proudly said, “As to wrinkles there’s not a trace; Since I never smiled there’s not a line on my face.” B. Campbell

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/1/2015 1:38:00 AM

Wonderful write and a superb win! Big congrats Barbara!

Barbara Campbell
Date: 9/1/2015 5:19:00 AM

Many thanks, Barbara

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/22/2015 11:44:00 PM

Barbara, this is a nice little win. always ~LINDA~

Barbara Campbell
Date: 7/24/2015 9:14:00 PM

Thank-you! Barbara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2015 7:41:00 PM

oh my, this is really a good way to get across your message of how cutting oneself off from LIVING is so destructive. yes, she has no wrinkles, but then you see the cost. GREAT ending on this gem.

Barbara Campbell
Date: 7/17/2015 3:07:00 PM

Andrea, Your talent is obvious and I appreciate you taking the time to apply your insights to my work. TxBC

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/15/2015 8:30:00 PM

Such a sad way to live your life. Who wants to go through life without smiling? Congrats on your win, Barbara! Love, Kim

Barbara Campbell
Date: 7/16/2015 3:15:00 PM

There is nothing so rewarding to the heart and sole of a writer, no matter how much a neophyte, then the careful thoughts of a fellow. Tx, BC

Skat A

Date: 7/14/2015 1:10:00 AM

Barbara Congratulations on your win. Thank you for the support. SKAT

Barbara Campbell
Date: 7/14/2015 3:36:00 PM

Thank you for the congratulation and for considering my poem. Barbara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/11/2015 12:28:00 PM

- A wonderful poem, but yet so touching sad - A smile means so much :) - Lovely weekend, Barbara - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Barbara Campbell
Date: 7/14/2015 3:34:00 PM

Anne-Lise, Your comments are appreciated. I am very pleased when someone feels something after reading my poem. To me, that is important. Thanks, Barbara

Darlene Gifford

Date: 7/11/2015 10:28:00 AM

How sad to go through life like that. Give me the wrinkles and all! Beauty is only skin deep, some say. And true beauty shines from within. ~~Darlene

Barbara Campbell
Date: 7/11/2015 12:18:00 PM

I am delighted to find that you saw, so clearly, what I wanted to convey. Thanks for taking the time. A partner in thought. Barbara BARBARA

Jan Allison

Date: 7/10/2015 2:32:00 PM

Humourous and yet sad at the same time:-) Hugs Jan xx

Barbara Campbell
Date: 7/10/2015 4:26:00 PM

I always appreciate your comments. Sincerely. Barbara