A Season of Smiles - Updated x2
In January, the kaboom of fireworks
Redefining glitter above us: What if
The sky was pink, should purple rain besmirch us
Yet, don a cheer for New Year.
In February, the appearance of bouquets, cordate chocolates
Many secret loves trespassing sticky notes
Lovely nothings hang mid-air.
In March, the hope of summer
springing like anxious fledglings pushed off their perch
Rain becomes wet
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Categories:
celebration of life, appreciation, celebration, family, life,
Form: Free verse
What Makes me Smile
What makes me smile?—For one: the grin of life;
but, too, its touch of giggle grazing on
my ticklish skin,—Though soon again withdrawn,
yet long lingers in memory, full, rife.
This makes me smile—(the laughter of a leaf
fluttering through the airs of yawning dawn.
I think it now, though next I’ll find it gone,
but note the chimes of
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Categories:
celebration of life, appreciation, beauty, celebration, emotions,
Form: Italian Sonnet
Lifeline
"Grandma ain't getting young
But we thank God for the year's He's given her
But when I look into her eyes
I see how she keeps praying for her grandchildren
To each be settled in good families so that she lives on"
I was named after my grandpa, and he left me my grandma
And we've shared a special bond right
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Categories:
celebration of life, beauty, celebration, emotions, life,
Form: Free verse
Swastika Moon
("Swastika Moon", 2025, original encaustic)
Swastika Moon
Luna with her light of darkness
Reflecting Sol on Gaia’s face
Dancing with restrained abandon
Swirls within this holy place
All four corners so aligned
Holding to the Northern Star
While the heavens spin in silence
As you wish, so we are
(3/31/25)
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Categories:
celebration of life, allegory, celebration, creation, life,
Form: Rhyme
My Childhood Friend
MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND
(by Michelle L. LeBlanc 03/16/2025)
Dedicated to Connie Steeves
Our friendship goes way back
I believe we were in grade 3?
In our brown and beige uniforms
At Lower Coverdale Christian Academy
At first, I hung out with your sister
But little did I ever know
That we would become much closer
And our friendship would surely grow
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Categories:
celebration of life, 3rd grade, friendship, grief,
Form: Rhyme
I Love You More Than Life Itself
I love all the love you give to me
Speaking truth and gratitude so easily
Digging deep to plant a seed
Of respect you fill each need
And I'm mystified at your loving heart of purest gold
As each day comes to show
reaching high to conquere each goal
You take time
To find a road
Of peace and ease
My special gift
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Categories:
celebration of life, beauty, blessing, celebration, devotion,
Form: Lyric
Jellicle Choice
Cats are an intriguing tribe.
They celebrate making the choice.
When you hear them, you catch the vibe
at the height of their Heaviside voice.
With lively reveling, they rejoice!
Cats are known for meditation
that mere humans can only surmise.
They devote much contemplation,
being both cunning and wise,
in choosing the one to die and arise.
So when you hear the bawl at
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Categories:
celebration of life, animal, cat, celebration, death,
Form: Quintain (English)
ADJOINING SET BLESSINGS in a BEAUTIFUL NEW DAY-
ADJOINING SET BLESSINGS
in a BEAUTIFUL NEW DAY
My mind, heart, spirit and soul blessings unto you
Blessed Good New Day
This new day I send you blessings peace, love, joy and light in our Father. Everything is all right may your day be bright and radiant as
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Categories:
celebration of life, analogy, appreciation, beautiful, caregiving,
Form: Dramatic Verse
Life To Thankful For
Life is short
To make you lonely
Cheer up, there's more
Reasons to make you happy
The birds chirping on the tree
The flowers bloom in the field
The early morning sun shines
The smile of a baby
The girls walking in mini skirt
The sweet aroma of expresso
The horning of the tahoo vendor
The warm embrace of your partner
The good thoughts that you have
The
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Categories:
celebration of life, celebration, happiness, life,
Form: Free verse
Life's Commerce
Exercising a little each day
Brightens up the mind
And get lots of selfie photos.
Goosebumps, Grandpa
When I walk into the woods
I scream, found wild chillies.
When Manong visited in front of the house
There are many fish in the water
What is the menu in the evening?
To be honest, I never value birthday
Till I opened my Facebook
Many greeted me today.
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Categories:
celebration of life, celebration, homework, life, nature,
Form: Tercet
Hanks Celebration of Life
Hank’s celebration of life
advertised by kids and wife
hootenanny tonight
flyer says it is out of sight
it was a blast and went until two
refusing to leave were twenty-two
jokes, laughter, stories and such
Hank would have loved this very much!
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Categories:
celebration of life, life,
Form: Free verse
Soul Energized We're Energized Drops of Reign
Soul Energized We're
Energized Drops of Reign
????Soul Energized We're
Energized ?? Drops of Reign
Each drop of rain says His name
Each drop of rain praises Him, reigns
Every pitter-patter pitter-patter pitter-patter pitter-patter pitter-patter pitter-patter
Fillings of each creek, streams,
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Categories:
celebration of life, analogy, appreciation, celebration, devotion,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
Love In Every And For All Seasons
Love for all seasons
For multitudinous reasons
Love all season long
Like a nouveau song
Fall, winter
Spring and summer
The beautiful sparrows are singing
And the children are happily playing.
Love for all seasons
For all imaginable reasons
The beautiful flowers come and go
Like the gorgeous afternoon rainbow
In the absence of the subtle rain
Love leaves an indelible stain
In the hearts of all lovers
And in
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Categories:
celebration of life, celebration, flower, life, longing,
Form: Rhyme
Beyond the Concrete Jungle
The Khasis
and their living root bridges,
woven whispers of time,
a testament to patience
and respect for growth.
The Santhals
and their vibrant saris,
each thread a story told,
a tapestry of dances,
a chorus of ancient songs.
The Gonds
and their painted walls,
stories etched in ochre,
a language of the earth,
a legacy of dreams.
The Todas
and their gentle herds
a symphony of bells,
a rhythm of the mountains,
a
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Categories:
celebration of life, celebration, environment, life, tribute,
Form: Free verse
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A moment in TIME floating on the rhythm of life. There is not JEER here only ever all genuine JOY of smiles for miles millions of jubilant SOULS! For what does their jovialence behold as the sun began to rise. I want to bestow this
Precious message of happiness hope hooving hinderless
Holidays with this
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Categories:
celebration of life, celebration, feelings, life, love,
Form: Alliteration
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