A SMILE (er, SMALL) ACT WITH BIG RESULTS A crooked line that pulls on my lips is the breadth that exists between the two of us so I heed the call every morn to never go anywhere near you lacking that uneven line that I give to you in teeth-full sizes. That wrinkles my nose and squints up my eyes but more times than not, brighten me back. There've been times they've gone unnoticed failed to score a line in kind I know none deserves it more than those who don't have one to give back to me at the time * Smile and the world smiles back *** © 2022 selmamartin.com
An Etheree consists of 10 lines of syllabic count going from 1 to 10. It can also be reversed going from 10 to 1 syllables per line. More verses in this form are encouraged
but I wrote this one for you with two sets. Add a title to your etheree poetry.
Day Twelve
on APRIL 12, 2022
Today’s prompt (optional, as always) should come as no surprise. Yesterday, I challenged you to write a poem about a very large thing. Today, I’d like you to invert your inspiration, and write a poem about a very small thing. Whether it’s an atom, a button, a hummingbird’s egg, dollhouse furniture, or the mythical world’s smallest violin, I hope you enjoy your poetic adventures into the microscopic.
Getting to the heart of things.
“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” ~ Mother Teresa
“A smile is the universal welcome.” ~ Max Eastman
“A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.” ~ Denis Waitley
Banner and Buttons, Maureen Thorson.
Thanks for reading.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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Yes, a smile is a small but powerful force!
Thanks, friend. Yes. Too small to be considered as a tool to connect us. We need to act on this more. Love your smile. xoxo
Made me smile!! So beautiful and the pattern it forms is a cherry on the cake!
Glad to hear it brought out your smile. What beauty. Thanks for reading and commenting. XoXo
My pleasure!
Love this and giving smiles 🙂
It’s in the giving that we receive. Thanks, D.L. I bless you. XoXo
That was absolutely beautiful, Selma! I loved it! 🙂
Thanks Yvette. I treasure your support. xoxo
Loved it Selma. I’m smiling away. You’re inspiring me to do concrete poetry.
You’re the sweetest.
Loved this Selma. I’m smiling away. Also you nudged me to try concrete poetry.
Your poetry is amazing. Love what you do.
Thanks Selma
That small curve can move mountains of sorrows.
It sure can. Let’s curve and show what’s inside. xoxo
I am smiling from ear to ear in agreement with you Selma 😊
Aww. I can see you 😘 😀
That sure made me smile, Selma, as well as the stowaway rainbow! 😊
You saw the rainbow. Aww. Thanks. That came the morning after the rain. Landed in my cup. I was so pleased. 👏
Lucky you! My pleasure.
A smile act has big results! It is truly so. You carry smiles in your words and they travel well. So I just must add my own.
You are precious. I see your smile and that lights me up. Be well. I’m running behind in replies. I will get to yours. xoxo
Beautifully written! Really liked the poem!
So happy to hear that. You’re sweet to say. Thank you. Xoxo
A smile can stop a suicide from happening! Smiles can be contagious!
You’re so right about that, Ruth. A smile shows we care. Xoxo
Wonderful writing, Selma! You are shining this month and we are smiling. 😄
Michele, thanks. I’m hanging in there. Still having fun. Thanks so much for supporting my efforts. I bless you.
You are welcome. 🌸 Happy writing!
You are welcome, Selma. I hope you continue to have fun as you share your gifts. Thank you. 🌻
A smile is such an easy thing to give. After reading this, I think I will be more intentional about this gift with no expectations at all. Thanks, Selma! 🙂
GIVE* with no expectations. Correct. I already love your smile, JoAnna. I bless you.
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A smile is always welcome! (K)
Yes. Always. Brightens up a dull mood. A sun ray for sure. Xoxoxo
The magic in a smile! Nicely done, Selma 💕🙂
Pleases me to know, Harmony. Thanks for all you do. I bless you. zoxo
I remember watching shows where two peoples who do not speak the same language – just smile and all the world is the better for it!
😀
A smile lights up the darkest night. As always another beautiful piece of work Selma 😊