Bob Quigley Poet Verse

Smiles

Though oft times we do not see  
Every day contains a smile
Each one is a fragile gem
Sorrows grip on us revile
Even if for just a while
Welcomed by the eyes that see
Happiness it can't defile
This precious gift from you to me







Originally written for "HUTAIN THIS ONE" contest.  Rhyme scheme ababbcbc
By Bob Quigley

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Bl Devnath January 17, 2012 at 10:56 AM Wonderfully worded a sweetest feeling of inner sense in last two lines....'Happiness it.......to me'. Loved and enjoyed both, bl

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 17, 2012 at 9:46 AM congrats Bob on third place win luv.. brilliant lines.. Bob Quigley January 17, 2012 at 10:31 AM Appreciate it Linda-Marie

Kelly Zakerski January 17, 2012 at 3:29 AM Congratulations on your win! Bob Quigley January 17, 2012 at 7:47 AM Thanks Kelly

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 17, 2012 at 2:49 AM Lovely bob congratulations xx Bob Quigley January 17, 2012 at 7:47 AM Many thanks Mandy

Lizanne Scholtz January 16, 2012 at 5:11 PM Lovely, Congratulations on your win Bob. Elizabeth Bob Quigley January 16, 2012 at 9:12 PM Thank you Elizabeth

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2012 at 4:26 PM Very sweet one, Bob. Congrats on your win. Bob Quigley January 16, 2012 at 9:12 PM Much appreciated Andrea

Gwendolen Song January 16, 2012 at 4:12 PM Congrats Bob Quigley! Great hutain. Gwendolen Bob Quigley January 16, 2012 at 9:12 PM Thank you Gwen.

Michael J. Falotico January 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM Congrats my friend on your fine write and win... Michael Bob Quigley January 16, 2012 at 3:03 PM Thank you Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown January 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Any Form/Theme" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley January 16, 2012 at 3:03 PM Thanks Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown July 26, 2011 at 8:19 AM It feels so good to be able to sit here and read your very creative writing this morning. I do hope to come back soon and read more of your excellent work Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley July 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM Thanks Carol

Andrea Dietrich July 25, 2011 at 10:44 PM so sweet, Bob. Good luck in the contest. I sure hope to try this one soon. Luv, Andrea Bob Quigley July 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM My first try. We'll see. Thanks for stopping by.

Dan Kearley July 25, 2011 at 10:21 PM That was perfect!...Loved it.Thank you for visiting my poems,and the kind comments. Dan Bob Quigley July 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM And my thanks to you as well

Dr.Ram Mehta July 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM Lovely take on the theme of the contest, Bob Bob Quigley July 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM As always, your comments are very much appreciated