A Smile
Something to Make you Smile58 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
Oh, yes, that poem did make me smile. It must have been a schoolboy crush on the teacher. Your father would have done well with flash fiction with his ability to give a great punch line. It is so helpful to have this kind of diversion after all the sadness and tragedy we've been experiencing. A lesson for us all here--hang on to that writing! I'm glad ou kept your father's. judi
reply by the author on 30-May-2022
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Oh, yes, that poem did make me smile. It must have been a schoolboy crush on the teacher. Your father would have done well with flash fiction with his ability to give a great punch line. It is so helpful to have this kind of diversion after all the sadness and tragedy we've been experiencing. A lesson for us all here--hang on to that writing! I'm glad ou kept your father's. judi
Comment Written 30-May-2022
reply by the author on 30-May-2022
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Judi, thank you for smiling! Terry.
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You're welcome. I certainly enjoyed. Enjoy Memorial Day. judi
Comment from Michele Harber
Thank you. I was having a really bad night and, on top of the news out of Uvalde and Buffalo before that, I truly needed a smile. This adorable poem definitely gave me one. I didn't quite know what to expect, as your father's poem started out as a beautifully written tale of unrequited love. The twist at the end caught me totally off guard, making it that much more enjoyable and smile-inducing. Thanks so much for lightening my mood.
reply by the author on 30-May-2022
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Thank you. I was having a really bad night and, on top of the news out of Uvalde and Buffalo before that, I truly needed a smile. This adorable poem definitely gave me one. I didn't quite know what to expect, as your father's poem started out as a beautifully written tale of unrequited love. The twist at the end caught me totally off guard, making it that much more enjoyable and smile-inducing. Thanks so much for lightening my mood.
Comment Written 30-May-2022
reply by the author on 30-May-2022
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Michele, thank you for smiling! Terry.
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Thank you for giving me reason!
Comment from Beri Bee
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! This is a generous gift putting this up here so we may take a moment to smile... (and maybe also cry). Eight... an age of sweetness and newness. Did you ever know... was she his teacher? Someone real? Thanks again!
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! This is a generous gift putting this up here so we may take a moment to smile... (and maybe also cry). Eight... an age of sweetness and newness. Did you ever know... was she his teacher? Someone real? Thanks again!
Comment Written 29-May-2022
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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Beri, I am assuming it was a teacher, but I don't know. Thank you for reading. Terry.
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So sweet! Thanks!
Comment from oliver818
This is a lovely little poem, powerful and touching- I enjoyed reading it. I particularly enjoyed the feeling you managed to build into it, it's very moving and melancholic. Thanks for sharing this and have a great day
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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This is a lovely little poem, powerful and touching- I enjoyed reading it. I particularly enjoyed the feeling you managed to build into it, it's very moving and melancholic. Thanks for sharing this and have a great day
Comment Written 29-May-2022
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry
Comment from Paul McFarland
Nice piece, Terry, and a nice poem by your father - great ending. You are right about the world being sad. Maybe if we write enough upbeat poems, things might be a little better.
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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Nice piece, Terry, and a nice poem by your father - great ending. You are right about the world being sad. Maybe if we write enough upbeat poems, things might be a little better.
Comment Written 29-May-2022
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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Paul, thank you! Terry.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Terry, Mission accomplished. You made me smile. I loved your poem. Little boys fall in love a lot...to be honest, so do grown men - lol.
I especially liked:
For after
All I was eight. And she was
Married to Jim.
(Let's hear it for Red headed girls!)
Well done. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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Hello Terry, Mission accomplished. You made me smile. I loved your poem. Little boys fall in love a lot...to be honest, so do grown men - lol.
I especially liked:
For after
All I was eight. And she was
Married to Jim.
(Let's hear it for Red headed girls!)
Well done. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Comment Written 29-May-2022
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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I am glad you smiled! Terry.
Comment from Willie P. Smith
This is an excellent poem. I wasn't expecting that ending, however it brought a snicker from me. You kept my attention throughout. Short but sweet. Very good work.
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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This is an excellent poem. I wasn't expecting that ending, however it brought a snicker from me. You kept my attention throughout. Short but sweet. Very good work.
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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Thank you for the Six stars! You are very kind, Terry.
Comment from jessizero
That poem really did give me a smile. I can see why it was selected for All Time Best. Thank you so much for sharing the poem here. Best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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That poem really did give me a smile. I can see why it was selected for All Time Best. Thank you so much for sharing the poem here. Best wishes to you.
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Jessi, thank you for the smile! Terry
Comment from Mary Vigasin
A wonderful poem from your dad that I have no doubt brings a smile to anyone who reads it.
In releasing your dad's poem you did find a way to find something insightful in these troubled times.
I will give you and your dad six stars.
Best regards
Mary
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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A wonderful poem from your dad that I have no doubt brings a smile to anyone who reads it.
In releasing your dad's poem you did find a way to find something insightful in these troubled times.
I will give you and your dad six stars.
Best regards
Mary
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Mary thank you for the six stars!! And your kind review. Terry
Comment from Tpa
You won on this one, even on a bad day, this poem would turn a frown upside down. Your dad did a good job, and it was nice of you to share with us.
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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You won on this one, even on a bad day, this poem would turn a frown upside down. Your dad did a good job, and it was nice of you to share with us.
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you so much for the stars!! And your very kind review, Terry.