L Milton Hankins Poet Verse

Smiling

Smiling
Costs so little
Promotes happiness
Unless wearing braces!

SECOND PLACE WINNER
written May 9, 2022
for "Naani" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Joseph May
[17 syllables checked with HMS]

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Eve Roper May 27, 2022 at 10:33 AM Milt, congratulations, on your win in the Naani Form in Joseph May contest. Blessings my friend L Milton Hankins May 27, 2022 at 11:02 AM Thank you so much, Eve. I appreciate your thoughts.

Sam Kauffman May 25, 2022 at 11:42 AM The power of the smile beautifully articulated along with the self -consciousness of a smile with new braces. Congratulations on your win Milt - wisdom and whimsy blended beautifully! L Milton Hankins May 25, 2022 at 11:47 AM Thanks so much, Sam. It is always good to read your comments.

Christuraj Alex May 25, 2022 at 9:30 AM Smilingly killing - Congratulations! L Milton Hankins May 25, 2022 at 9:43 AM Thank you so much, Chris, for your thoughts!

Jo Chamberlain May 24, 2022 at 5:48 AM Definitely couldn't agree more. My smile hurts and is costing me a fortune, but it will be worth it. Congratulations on your winning placement. L Milton Hankins May 24, 2022 at 8:00 AM Thanks, Joanna. The true comes through experience.

Unseeking Seeker May 23, 2022 at 7:34 PM British humour seeping through ~ congrats on your win, Milt L Milton Hankins May 23, 2022 at 9:22 PM Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker. American humor, I'd say.

Paulette Calasibetta May 23, 2022 at 4:06 PM True, true, true~Congratulations on your win in the contest. :)Paulette L Milton Hankins May 23, 2022 at 4:13 PM Thank you, Paulette. I appreciate your thoughts.

Joseph May May 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM Smiles are free, braces or not, Congrats on your win Milton L Milton Hankins May 23, 2022 at 4:14 PM Thanks, Joseph. I sort of had those kids in mind who don't like to smile because it shows their braces. You are right, however.

Paula Goldsmith May 23, 2022 at 1:09 PM Congratulations on your lovely write/win. I love to give out smiles. Catch One and Then Give It Away. Have a blessed day with your win............... L Milton Hankins May 23, 2022 at 4:14 PM Thanks, Paula. I love your attitude and your approach.

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2022 at 1:06 PM oh I love this , Milt. And Congrats. L Milton Hankins May 23, 2022 at 4:14 PM Thanks, Andrea. I'm glad you liked it.

Caren Krutsinger May 13, 2022 at 2:36 PM Even wearing braces, I prefer it! L Milton Hankins May 13, 2022 at 5:26 PM I would, but most kids who wear braces have a hard time smiling. They dread that next question: How long have you been wearing them?

Bill Baker May 11, 2022 at 5:02 PM Good one with a funny twist. Thanks, Bill L Milton Hankins May 12, 2022 at 3:02 PM Even I get a smile when I read it again, Bill. Thanks!

Tom Cunningham May 9, 2022 at 11:42 AM Lol, good one Milton. Good luck. Tom L Milton Hankins May 9, 2022 at 7:48 PM Thanks so much, Tom. I'm hopeful. I'm smiling!