Barbara Campbell Poet Rhyme

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 September 1, 2015 at 1:38 AM Wonderful write and a superb win! Big congrats Barbara! Barbara Campbell September 1, 2015 at 5:19 AM Many thanks, Barbara

Poet Destroyer A July 22, 2015 at 11:44 PM Barbara, this is a nice little win. always ~LINDA~ Barbara Campbell July 24, 2015 at 9:14 PM Thank-you! Barbara

Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2015 at 7:41 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 July 17, 2015 at 3:07 PM Andrea, Your talent is obvious and I appreciate you taking the time to apply your insights to my work. TxBC

Kim Merryman July 15, 2015 at 8:30 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 July 16, 2015 at 3:15 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 July 14, 2015 at 1:10 AM Barbara Congratulations on your win. Thank you for the support. SKAT Barbara Campbell July 14, 2015 at 3:36 PM Thank you for the congratulation and for considering my poem. Barbara

Anne-Lise Andresen July 11, 2015 at 12:28 PM - A wonderful poem, but yet so touching sad - A smile means so much :) - Lovely weekend, Barbara - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Barbara Campbell July 14, 2015 at 3:34 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 July 11, 2015 at 10:28 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 July 11, 2015 at 12:18 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 July 10, 2015 at 2:32 PM Humourous and yet sad at the same time:-) Hugs Jan xx Barbara Campbell July 10, 2015 at 4:26 PM I always appreciate your comments. Sincerely. Barbara