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Making Smiles

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 

Copyright © Charles Reese | Year Posted 2026

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Date: 7/8/2026 3:32:00 PM

sweet words filled with love and anticipation of love.
Date: 7/2/2026 3:49:00 PM

Is this the poem you wanted me to critique, Charles? If it's for the smiles contest, I think it's a sweet entry. That contest may have a line limit on it , so it's possible you should have 20 lines or less. In that case, get rid of an extra stanza . I am a person who likes exact rhyme and abound and wound are not exact but it all depends on the sponsor. I think she wouldn't mind. Same for syllable count being inconsistent. The refrain is clever and the story is really nice!

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