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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]

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Eve Roper Date: 5/27/2022 10:33:00 AM Milt, congratulations, on your win in the Naani Form in Joseph May contest. Blessings my friend Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/27/2022 11:02:00 AM Thank you so much, Eve. I appreciate your thoughts.

Sam Kauffman Date: 5/25/2022 11:42:00 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! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/25/2022 11:47:00 AM Thanks so much, Sam. It is always good to read your comments.

Christuraj Alex Date: 5/25/2022 9:30:00 AM Smilingly killing - Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/25/2022 9:43:00 AM Thank you so much, Chris, for your thoughts!

Jo Chamberlain Date: 5/24/2022 5:48:00 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. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/24/2022 8:00:00 AM Thanks, Joanna. The true comes through experience.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 5/23/2022 7:34:00 PM British humour seeping through ~ congrats on your win, Milt Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/23/2022 9:22:00 PM Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker. American humor, I'd say.

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 5/23/2022 4:06:00 PM True, true, true~Congratulations on your win in the contest. :)Paulette Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/23/2022 4:13:00 PM Thank you, Paulette. I appreciate your thoughts.

Joseph May Date: 5/23/2022 2:00:00 PM Smiles are free, braces or not, Congrats on your win Milton Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/23/2022 4:14:00 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 Date: 5/23/2022 1:09:00 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............... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/23/2022 4:14:00 PM Thanks, Paula. I love your attitude and your approach.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/23/2022 1:06:00 PM oh I love this , Milt. And Congrats. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/23/2022 4:14:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. I'm glad you liked it.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/13/2022 2:36:00 PM Even wearing braces, I prefer it! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/13/2022 5:26:00 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 Date: 5/11/2022 5:02:00 PM Good one with a funny twist. Thanks, Bill Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/12/2022 3:02:00 PM Even I get a smile when I read it again, Bill. Thanks!

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/9/2022 11:42:00 AM Lol, good one Milton. Good luck. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/9/2022 7:48:00 PM Thanks so much, Tom. I'm hopeful. I'm smiling!