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Day12 Glo/NaPoWriMo: A Smile (Small) Act With Big Results

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
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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. 
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The reflection of a rainbow in my coffee cup
I kid you not: coffee with a generous dash of cinnamon and a stowaway rainbow. I smiled.

“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

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    1. Selma Martin

      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

    1. Selma Martin

      Glad to hear it brought out your smile. What beauty. Thanks for reading and commenting. XoXo

  1. D.L. Finn, Author

    Love this and giving smiles 🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      It’s in the giving that we receive. Thanks, D.L. I bless you. XoXo

  2. Sonia Dogra

    Loved it Selma. I’m smiling away. You’re inspiring me to do concrete poetry.

  3. Sonia Dogra

    Loved this Selma. I’m smiling away. Also you nudged me to try concrete poetry.

  4. Gloria

    That small curve can move mountains of sorrows.

    1. Selma Martin

      It sure can. Let’s curve and show what’s inside. xoxo

  5. Ingrid

    I am smiling from ear to ear in agreement with you Selma 😊

  6. paeansunplugged

    That sure made me smile, Selma, as well as the stowaway rainbow! 😊

    1. Selma Martin

      You saw the rainbow. Aww. Thanks. That came the morning after the rain. Landed in my cup. I was so pleased. 👏

  7. Manja Maksimovič

    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.

    1. Selma Martin

      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

  8. blinkofink

    Beautifully written! Really liked the poem!

    1. Selma Martin

      So happy to hear that. You’re sweet to say. Thank you. Xoxo

  9. Ruth

    A smile can stop a suicide from happening! Smiles can be contagious!

    1. Selma Martin

      You’re so right about that, Ruth. A smile shows we care. Xoxo

  10. Michele Lee

    Wonderful writing, Selma! You are shining this month and we are smiling. 😄

    1. Selma Martin

      Michele, thanks. I’m hanging in there. Still having fun. Thanks so much for supporting my efforts. I bless you.

      1. Michele Lee

        You are welcome, Selma. I hope you continue to have fun as you share your gifts. Thank you. 🌻

  11. JoAnna

    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! 🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      GIVE* with no expectations. Correct. I already love your smile, JoAnna. I bless you.

    1. Selma Martin

      Yes. Always. Brightens up a dull mood. A sun ray for sure. Xoxoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      Pleases me to know, Harmony. Thanks for all you do. I bless you. zoxo

  12. Jules

    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!
    😀

  13. radhikasreflection

    A smile lights up the darkest night. As always another beautiful piece of work Selma 😊

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