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June-27- 2025
What Makes Me Smile Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Karen Jones

 

Little things and tiny moments make me smile, Adding an extra sheen to my profile. As I watch nature and look all around, Umpteen reasons are for me, to the peaks of joy mound. As I hear a bird on a bough sing a merry song, Enchanting me all the morning long, Butterflies of joy escape winging from me, And my mind is raised to a loftier degree. A clear sky with fluffy clouds lights up in me a smile Fuelling me with the energy to start the day in style. Sipping a cup of steaming tea early in the morn, And basking in the mild warmth of the rising sun. I smile as I see flowers in my garden nodding in breeze, And feel the gentle wind on me as it comes to tease, Watching summer on tip-toe, nudging its way, And children in open spaces busy with their play. Pleasure it's meeting by sheer chance a long- lost friend, On an arduous journey that seems to have no end, And knowing that my family is eager to see me win, Sticking to me unfailingly through thick and thin. Receiving a warm hug from my partner, of all more dear, At an unexpected moment with his eyes glowing in desire. Hearing the incoherent prattle of my grandchild, As she displays her toys with a face gleaming in pride. Listening to my favourite song played on repeat And its sweet melody making my heart go upbeat, Summer rains and sprawling fields of wild flower, Are sweet enough to leave me bathed in smiles’ shower. The assurance that God is on my side in every strife Makes me smile, even when I combat the adversities of life. Of all, lending a helping hand to the ones who ail And seeing their faces light up gives me a reason to smile.

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Date: 6/29/2025 1:07:00 PM
Heartiest congratulations Valsa on your top win in Karen`s contest with an excellent poem on what makes you smile. I am glad that among the highlights nature stands out prominently as I am very much fond of nature. I was rather short of time to enter this contest. Wishing you a smiling week ahead.
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Date: 6/28/2025 9:33:00 AM
Lovely poetry Valsa, you have a lot to smile about… Beryl
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Date: 6/27/2025 4:51:00 PM
Wow you packed into this all the life events that make almost all of us smile. Your rhyming and phrasings are very good, So nice
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Date: 6/27/2025 10:34:00 AM
These are the things, would make us all smile. Love your photo.
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Date: 6/27/2025 9:54:00 PM
The photo is not mine... ! I love her smile.
Date: 6/27/2025 7:18:00 AM
All are excellent reasons to smile. My personal favourite is a hug. Thanks for gifting me your reasons for smiles.
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