Forced Giggle
Things are not always as they appear8 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
You have some good examples of metaphors that will draw the reader in The personification will help the reader to identify, as the viscerally experience the emotional pain. Well done, a good topic.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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You have some good examples of metaphors that will draw the reader in The personification will help the reader to identify, as the viscerally experience the emotional pain. Well done, a good topic.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Thank you.
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***giggle***
Comment from susand3022
Oh, come on Mia... if you think you're the only woman who's faked a giggle, a laugh, a smile, a "Honey! I love it!" not to mention faking the bedroom things... then you're out of your tree. Men have the most fragile egos on the entire planet. They must be coddled like a thin-shelled egg lest they shatter. They say we're fragile? My last boyfriend was so taken with himself he was pissed when I took all the mirrors down in my house after I lost my sister. (I kept seeing her face in them... we looked so alike.) The man could drown in a puddle. I don't give a crap what I look like. lol
In short, don't lie if you don't have to... but go ahead and stroke the ego. They really do need it. We all do eventually.
Susan :)
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Oh, come on Mia... if you think you're the only woman who's faked a giggle, a laugh, a smile, a "Honey! I love it!" not to mention faking the bedroom things... then you're out of your tree. Men have the most fragile egos on the entire planet. They must be coddled like a thin-shelled egg lest they shatter. They say we're fragile? My last boyfriend was so taken with himself he was pissed when I took all the mirrors down in my house after I lost my sister. (I kept seeing her face in them... we looked so alike.) The man could drown in a puddle. I don't give a crap what I look like. lol
In short, don't lie if you don't have to... but go ahead and stroke the ego. They really do need it. We all do eventually.
Susan :)
Comment Written 30-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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They do indeed, don't they.
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I don't know how old you are, Mia, but I've given up on the species. After the last one, I called it quits at 57.
Comment from Ricky1024
"Forced Giggle"
This is a 15 Syllable Contest Entry. .
A Mezsage to Bewars those whom ask in false tongues
(Like many politicians seeking office)
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Sadly, after all the Smutt commercials we don't know what to do?
Just hide our heads in our hands?
Never to truly understand?
Good luck with your contest entry and we'll posted.
Doctor Ricky1024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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"Forced Giggle"
This is a 15 Syllable Contest Entry. .
A Mezsage to Bewars those whom ask in false tongues
(Like many politicians seeking office)
...
Sadly, after all the Smutt commercials we don't know what to do?
Just hide our heads in our hands?
Never to truly understand?
Good luck with your contest entry and we'll posted.
Doctor Ricky1024
Comment Written 29-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Thank you
Comment from pome lover
sad, sad.
But meaningfully written in a brief,15 syllable poem that actually says a lot about the writer, or a protagonist, and some possibilities about her, such as being hurt by someone, being shy and possibly afraid to confront, probably a lonely soul, or just a good reaction of an inward soul.
My take on it :)
Katharine
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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sad, sad.
But meaningfully written in a brief,15 syllable poem that actually says a lot about the writer, or a protagonist, and some possibilities about her, such as being hurt by someone, being shy and possibly afraid to confront, probably a lonely soul, or just a good reaction of an inward soul.
My take on it :)
Katharine
Comment Written 29-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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That is a wonderful take on it. There were so many times in my youth I had to force a smile just to fit in or be seen.
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Yes, girls can be pretty mean, especially if they're in a clique. (catty)
Comment from Maria Millsaps
A forced smile is not hard to catch, but I didn't know it was due to cracks. I guess I will be more sensitive the next time I get one of those. Nice poem and great picture to add character to it. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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A forced smile is not hard to catch, but I didn't know it was due to cracks. I guess I will be more sensitive the next time I get one of those. Nice poem and great picture to add character to it. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I know there have been a lot of times I had to smile when it really wasn't in me.
Comment from royowen
I guess the falsities of "appearance" are always disturbing, the fact that people don't want to be "exposed" is they don't like themselves, or they have an agenda, either way, it's not good, good entry, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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I guess the falsities of "appearance" are always disturbing, the fact that people don't want to be "exposed" is they don't like themselves, or they have an agenda, either way, it's not good, good entry, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Thank you.
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A pleasure
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Sometimes women who have botox cannot smile or laugh as the muscles are frozen! Ha ha ha. Hiding those wrinkles underneath has become a mammoth task, a fun write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Sometimes women who have botox cannot smile or laugh as the muscles are frozen! Ha ha ha. Hiding those wrinkles underneath has become a mammoth task, a fun write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 29-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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It has indeed for some women. Thank you for taking the time to review.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a good poem. The text is a great size. The message is clearly stated. It is often that folks hide behind a fake smile or laugh. I liked that the word hide is smaller than the other text giving a visual representation of being not seen as well. The visual of Hali Berry is okay. A more unrecognizable person probably would be better. We expect actors to act fake at times. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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This is a good poem. The text is a great size. The message is clearly stated. It is often that folks hide behind a fake smile or laugh. I liked that the word hide is smaller than the other text giving a visual representation of being not seen as well. The visual of Hali Berry is okay. A more unrecognizable person probably would be better. We expect actors to act fake at times. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much for your review.
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You are welcome.
