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Too late for the contest What Makes Me Smile
From a reddish, horrifying gloomy cloud which brings upon a frowning beast~ I shall overcome and finally a smile shall bring me peace—poet :) Smiles are weapons against pain Armor protection for depression or hate Diffusers for an opponent’s attack Antidotes of dopamine and cortisol Smiling eyes are the windows to the soul some say, yet smiles can be deceiving A player uses his charm that sweeps you away An enemies leer stirs unspoken innuendos, mouth is smiling yet dead eyes defy A ghoulish grin denies its an upside-down smile, scornful cinnabar smears, spanning ‘cross the lips from cheek-to-cheek as fingers paint when tears deny a petulant pout ‘Tis what makes me frown What makes me smile can be admired in; Arts colorful paintings, ancient and new Fashion Design, Egyptian hieroglyphics Poetry, witty with a bit of whimsy humorous Limericks with mindful tricks Animals and a child's innocence a baby’s giggle, a kitten’s purr, a puppy’s warmth, a bird’s chirp Musicals songs, Movies Rom-coms Theatre recites, the Opera excites Dances that mash up with Western music, high energy fusion of styles global, multifaceted technique Bolly-Hop, Disco-Funk, Tap! Is sheik Music's nostalgia, classical is golden Nature's moonshine, sunshine, a stolen starry night Red bourbon rosette, blue violet, fragrance flowers From land to Ocean, to the crystalline sapphire sea Food and drink, Antipasto, mint Iced Tea, Tapas and Sangria, Hors d’oeuvres and cognac Finally and most of all what makes me smile? Love of life, so free-spirited, it gives love back

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Date: 5/18/2025 9:36:00 PM
This is awesome Anaya! I would have had an even harder time judging as many were great! I love how you’ve listed all the things that make you smile! Sorry you didn’t get to enter! I was shocked it got filled up so fast! Have a great week and keep writing beautifully!
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I Am Anaya
Date: 5/18/2025 9:46:00 PM
Oh hi Karen, thank you. I didn't make it, but it's so nice you came to visit anyway...yes it went quickly. So, I changed the title making it a statement, and not a question, I then expanded on a few lines and got carried away. Lol. Til next time! Goodnight sweet Karen~
Date: 5/18/2025 5:04:00 PM
beautiful and sensitive poetry, "i mean you really love life" have a sweet day
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I Am Anaya
Date: 5/18/2025 5:28:00 PM
Poetry is an opportunity to express how and what we love or hate about life, Yann. Tyvm
Date: 5/18/2025 3:45:00 PM
Beautiful!! Too bad it was too late for the contest. Would have done well-
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I Am Anaya
Date: 5/18/2025 3:48:00 PM
Tyvm, Paige. Do you think so--it may have Karen Jones is one of the sweetest poetess's and gives everyone a chance to shine (generously places). You are very kind to me, ill be there soon~

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