A summer of smiles, a paradise of play,
lively, lighthearted laughter, each delirious day -
I clobbered all contenders in ping-pong.
I sought and I seized every fly ball in the field
in the picturesque park where I wheeled.
The charms of childhood’s recreation revealed -
I reach back and recall a sweet summer song.
Patient is the seductive moon,
Veiled in a black gossamer veil,
Clouds grip the night
Evoking an emotional imagination.
Singing in silence, kindred stars
Light up in an impressionist dance
In the infinite serene heavens.
The stage under its feet,
A reflection of itself.
Untidy, cold, resonant, sonorous sounds
Of the sea and briny air roll inland.
Calm waves silently creep,
Leaving a slight silvery spume
Over the golden-tanned sand,
Then slowly drawing a breath,
Taking it back into its dark,
Moonlit glow, turquoise depth.
The seductive moon smiles
In the pleasure it gives.
Sweet spring succeeds severe snow time,
Sublime season of plants rebirth,
Sunshine mild and warm greets the land,
Seeds and flowers sprout from the ground,
Sweet-scented scents pervade the air,
Stars and silver moon vie to please,
Smiles settle on every faces.
See the Orphan smile!
A storm that teaches peace blooms
on black forgiveness.
A child's shoe lies interred
With cold, steely resentment.
Winner: Third Place, The Beautiful Impossible, Sotto Poet (Sponsor) 9/02/26
I will not this old weather bring down my
daunting spirit
I will push it away and shut the door
till another day
When sunshine smile down upon me
and brings me warmth
He knows that
they hate him
and wish him with
vulgar words.
He is cool yet;
he knows
his battalion would
settle the score.
He just
smiles.
Sugary and luscious things are very dear,
And are, cherished by all --the young, old
Placid and the choleric ones as well, mere ;
So are warm smiles and the words of gold,
That more than touch,embalm and console
The lost ,cold, bold, or a grave ruffled soul !
It is an enigma : things sweet today or now
May turn to aversion or an unbearable aught
Once relished and held treasure all far above;
A nod may convey the true relief long sought,
Like a communion between the souls fraught
With varied feel or the foiled bearing distraught !
A peaceful palm can settle what a free cannon
Sword, or missiles aye undo in battles and war
And the victory chaser is often left still in a stun
Like a twinkling, distant yet sure hopeful a star
Heavenly mercy, love and goodness doth beam
From an honest and true genial smile, to deem.
When it’s just me and you,
We become actors on the big screen.
We’re exploring each other’s chemistry,
Because nothing’s set in stone yet.
What makes you different from everyone else?
The look in your eyes only makes me curious.
It lures me, and I let all my defenses down.
I can’t tell if this feeling is a good thing.
Instead of running into his arms, you hug me,
Whispering your worries as you lay on my chest.
The same worries you should tell him, but
You hide them behind smiles while thinking of me.
When was the last time you told him,
“I love you,” as you looked into his eyes?
Compared to the last time we talked
About your dreams, cuddles under the stars.
I know I’m so selfish
For wanting this so bad.
Even though it’s nothing physical,
I’m getting more of you than him.
How far can this go behind his back?
I wish I knew how to end this properly,
But you’re the only thing stuck in my mind,
And I can’t let go yet.
I hope nothing bad happens.
Our daughter made a wish; it was her third,
and Lydia Marie, a brand new child,
then came along with charming cheerful smiles.
In not too long that cutie gave us smiles -
This small gift who arrived upon the third
day after Christmas, a December child.
This precious last-born of our own dear child
keeps growing, showing more and more sweet smiles.
A wish come true is she, our daughter’s third.
Our daughter’s third wish is a child with smiles for miles.
Twas at a party the other day
It was a gala now some might say
I was having fun being a clown
Making smiles from many a frown
I saw her then from across the room
Just a waitress most would assume
Though I cracked jokes my heart weighed down
When making smiles from many a frown
I saw her though just doing her job
But something in me made my heart throb
Who is this lady that has my heart wound
Now making smiles from many a frown
My heart had been cold for many a year
While giving others so much cheer
I got her name my heart did abound
Now making smiles from many a frown
When the party ended I sought her out
My heart it seemed had ended its drought
A date we had in a little town
Now making smiles from many a frown
Now I don't know where this will lead
But her kindness and beauty has my heart freed
I'd love to take her out on the town
She's making smiles from many a frown
I once said of your smile
It was the purpose that I had never known
And for so long
It was so effortless
A kiss
A touch
Or even a look
That was all it took
To light up your face so bright
That it lit up my heart as well
But now it's gone
No look or touch or kiss
Brings the shine back to your eyes
Instead the sadness that lies behind them
Reveals the unspoken truth
And though the love hasn't vanished
The purpose I felt is gone
Replaced with just a question
Why can't I make her smile?
Dad came to see me play a game.
I hit a homerun first time he came -
must've flew a mile -
million dollar smile.
Dad and I didn't stop
till we reached the mountain top
where we could see ten miles -
million dollar smiles.
Converting dollars to kilowatt hour,
given my dad's special power,
smiles were a billion watts -
and, I'd say, that's lots!
The feelings are live,the emotions are deep
I still remember, the words and promises to keep.
With joys and sorrows,smiles and tears
The bond grows stronger, keeping us together, over the years.
I believe, you feel the same for me,the love ignites in hearts together
The emotions grow and dazzle with every passing weather.
I am not shy to say,I want you more
I want the whole of you rather
Are you shy to say,we are born for each other?
To relive every moment,to have fun and spree
I want to say,as always...stay with me.
The ocean of love, the treasure of happiness
The source of inspiration, the remedy for sadness.
The caring creature, the encouraging soul
The tireless being,inspires to reach the goal.
Full of deep emotions, yet stands strong
Guides throughout, never leads to wrong.
Hides worries, still smiles
Bears pain,for endless miles.
One who is always there
She is the Mother,to take care...
Tulip smiles at dawn.
Her red petals open up
to warm the sunrise.
Winner 9th place: 1466 Brian Stand (Sponsor) 4/26/26
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