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A Riddle in the form of a Sonnet ... have fun!

Most all have known me, a few know me well. Ask people about me, here’s what they’d tell. Sometimes when happy or sad I appear. Here’s who I am, these statements make it clear. I may happen while you’re cheering out loud, Your child is succeeding, and you’re so proud. Or in a moment when there is no doubt, Suddenly your joy may bring me about. In a time of sadness when life seems bleak, You may notice as I run down your cheek. Your heart is so heavy, it may just burst, Here is the best clue, it should have been first. When your loss is something or someone dear, Everyone knows me and calls me a tear.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/10/2023 7:23:00 AM

Fabulous Bill, wonderful personification.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/11/2023 5:37:00 PM

Thanks for the comments, Richard. I always wonder if it would be better if I didn't end it with the answer? I like to share the process of my thinking sometimes to let people know more of who I am. I hope you're having a great week! Bill

Emilia James

Date: 9/8/2023 4:14:00 AM

i really enjoyed this Bill. Very creative and clever. Got me thinking to the very end. Emilia : )

Bill Baker
Date: 9/8/2023 3:11:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed my riddle of sorts ... most don't give the answer, But I just couldn't help it. :-) Have a great weekend, Emilia! Thanks for a first visit, I hope to see you again. Bill

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/6/2023 4:09:00 PM

Oh, how ever clever this sonnet is Bill. It should be a winner for certain.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2023 5:49:00 PM

Thank you for the encouragement, Nancy. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 9/5/2023 10:38:00 PM

You really teared' up the tissue Here Bill..,? A ripping yarn that Grips my mind, on tears to treasure Or well?? never mind.)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2023 11:24:00 AM

Good comment, Joe. Thanks for the visit my friend. Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/3/2023 3:15:00 AM

Hi Bill. Good Morning. This is very creative and clever not to mention well thought out too. You say "have fun". I see and read two sides of this entry. The fun with the riddle but I also see truth and sadness with tears itself. Both sides Bill are expressed. Thank you for sharing your talent and skill. Have a great morning and day. Blessings and Peace to you and Sara. (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/3/2023 6:02:00 PM

Thank you, my kind friend, for your thoughtful comments and friendship. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Valsa George

Date: 9/3/2023 12:06:00 AM

This is a beautiful sonnet as ever, dear Bill. The hints you gave have been so evident that without coming to the last line, I could guess the answer well in advance. Tears often fall from my eyes in joy and sorrow. Puzzle poems are quite fascinating!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/3/2023 6:05:00 PM

Thanks, I couldn't decide if I should give the answer at the end or not? I done 3 or 4 of these. :-) I hope all is well with you and those you care about, Valsa. Good to see you again. I'm trying to write a little more often now, so I'll see you more often. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/2/2023 7:46:00 PM

I like the idea of making a 'puzzle poem', it was fun figuring it out~

Bill Baker
Date: 9/3/2023 7:55:00 PM

Something a little different for me to do. Thanks for reading and commenting, Michelle. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sally Eslinger

Date: 9/2/2023 5:21:00 PM

Bill, i did truly have fun all the way thru my reading, cause i didn’t see the end first. I actually considered “kick” and “hiccup” til the sorrow came along in. What a novel idea! Guess-it poems. Where coukd we find the back of the book to cheat on answering… (8-)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/3/2023 7:57:00 PM

Made me smile with your comment, Sally. No back of the book today. Thanks for the comment and visit, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill