Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Tetractys

Tending Children

Grins
Happy
Spirited
Children playing,
Their soul will enliven as my heart smiles.

But a child crying with a sad-face frown,
Shatters my joy.
Dreadfully.
Until
Grins

© July 22, 2011
Dane Smith-Johnsen

Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest:  "Smiles and Frowns 
Sponsored by: Michael J. Falotico

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Carolyn Devonshire July 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM Their souls enliven as your heart smiles...what a lovely way to describe the joy you receive from your grandchildren, Dane. And the last verse is certainly true as well. Love the way you ended it on a positive note. Great work, Mee-Maw! Best wishes in Michael's fun contest. Love you, Carolyn Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen July 24, 2011 at 4:46 PM Big Smiles, Carolyn Thank you for your comment. Love, Mee-Maw! (Love the spelling! Hee-Haw! LOL)