I Am Anaya Poet Free verse

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What Makes Me Smile 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Karen Jones

First Place
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That Which 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 it's 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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Karen Jones July 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM Sent u soupmail today :0) I Am Anaya July 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM Okay thank you~

Karen Jones June 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM You had me at the first line Anaya! And thanks for your entry and congratulations on your win! Your support in my contest means a lot to me! Please allow me time to get organized and I will format the book and get your final permission much later ok? I Am Anaya July 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM Book? Are you publishing a book, con gratulations! Y e s I give my permission...I Am Anaya

Valsa George May 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM What an awesome entry, dear Anaya! Sad you couldn't post it on time. Some contests get filled fast. You have beautifully analysed the type of smiles, true, sincere, deceitful, sly and fake and also enlisted the things that make you smile- from pets, to flowers and all beautiful objects that bring joy to most of the people. Your poem has indeed made me smile I Am Anaya May 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM Ty, Valsita! <--endearing in Spanish ,) Yes! it was necessary for me to warm up before I got to the goods. So much to smile about, like you my dear poet friend ~

Sara Kendrick May 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM Creative lines too bad it was too late for the contest. Maybe another will open up in which it will fit. Thanks for sharing. Sara K I Am Anaya May 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM Ah, that's quite alright, it's still a pleasure to share, Sara. Ty! Xhugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM Dearest Anaya, a dazzling art and so full of wisdom, color, and life! I love how you explore the many layers of a smile and its power, its masks, its truth. Your joyful list of what brings you happiness is infectious, from art and music to the innocence of animals and children. How could I not love your radiant, free-spirited love of life. Your words truly make me smile! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel I Am Anaya May 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM Many emotions maybe stirring behind a smile or roiling. There is too much to mention of what makes us smile, don't you agree, life has so much to offer us, nature is free, everything else are blessings, like your infectious reviews and comments, Daniel ~ TYVM xhugs

Karen Jones May 18, 2025 at 9:36 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! I Am Anaya May 18, 2025 at 9:46 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~

Yann Rolland May 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM beautiful and sensitive poetry, "i mean you really love life" have a sweet day I Am Anaya May 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM Poetry is an opportunity to express how and what we love or hate about life, Yann. Tyvm

Paige Hind May 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM Beautiful!! Too bad it was too late for the contest. Would have done well- I Am Anaya May 18, 2025 at 3:48 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~