Smile
What's the use of Crying32 total reviews
Comment from Paul McFarland
Very nice poem, Janet. Some say that a smile is the best beauty aid, and I think we can see that potential in your picture of the young lady. Thanks for reminding me of the great Nat King Cole.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023
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Very nice poem, Janet. Some say that a smile is the best beauty aid, and I think we can see that potential in your picture of the young lady. Thanks for reminding me of the great Nat King Cole.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023
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Thanks Paul for your thoughtful review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Wendy G
You have crafted a lovely poem, both sad and beautiful simultaneously. Your last stanza epitomizes our desire to put on a façade of happiness in order to cope with another day. Yet even pretending can help us to have renewed hope and optimism.
Wendy
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
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You have crafted a lovely poem, both sad and beautiful simultaneously. Your last stanza epitomizes our desire to put on a façade of happiness in order to cope with another day. Yet even pretending can help us to have renewed hope and optimism.
Wendy
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
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Thank you Wendy for your very insightful review. My motto has been "act as if" and this has taken me though some difficult times. Smile and act as if all is well and eventually, it will be ok.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from lyenochka
A beautiful but sad poem. I feel like there are good and sad memories that haunt the songs that are replayed in the mind of the narrator. I like the honesty of accepting the past and looking to God Who does care. Best wishes in the contest!
One typo:
My guitar strikes a somber cord (chord)
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
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A beautiful but sad poem. I feel like there are good and sad memories that haunt the songs that are replayed in the mind of the narrator. I like the honesty of accepting the past and looking to God Who does care. Best wishes in the contest!
One typo:
My guitar strikes a somber cord (chord)
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
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Thank you for this thoughtful and encouraging review and for catching my typo.
Greatly appreciated
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Mrs. KT
Beautiful and moving sentiments, Janet.
Your poetic offering resonates deeply with me.
When I was a child, my nickname was "Smiley." That characteristic has followed me throughout my entire life.
Favorite passage:
I ramble through my ancient house
and stop by ev'ry door.
I climb the stairs and say a prayer --
my breaking heart restore.
One small nit:
My guitar strikes a somber cord (chord)
and strums it soft and low.
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Beautiful and moving sentiments, Janet.
Your poetic offering resonates deeply with me.
When I was a child, my nickname was "Smiley." That characteristic has followed me throughout my entire life.
Favorite passage:
I ramble through my ancient house
and stop by ev'ry door.
I climb the stairs and say a prayer --
my breaking heart restore.
One small nit:
My guitar strikes a somber cord (chord)
and strums it soft and low.
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Thank you Diane for your encouraging review. You have a beautiful smile so I can see why you would have the nickname "Smiley". Thank you too for the kind correction. I always hope you will read my poems shortly after I post them and find those little nits that I seem to miss.
Thank you too for the wonderful six stars.
Blessings
Janet XO
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Oh, Janet!
I so look forward to your postings!
I love your work!
diane
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Janet:
Are we not official fans of one another?
I just went to add you as a "fan" and received a message that I had reached my limit of adding fans for today. (I added two...)
Tomorrow, I shall add you! So there!
:) :)
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🙂 I love it. I am adding you as well. I love your poems and the beautiful way you express yourself in them.
Comment from jmdg1954
This is a fine ballad and the smile will become contagious. Many times it only takes one person to smile to begin the flow,
Nat King Cole's song is one of my favorites. I can strum it on my banjo.
John
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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This is a fine ballad and the smile will become contagious. Many times it only takes one person to smile to begin the flow,
Nat King Cole's song is one of my favorites. I can strum it on my banjo.
John
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review John. With your on the banjo and me on the piano, we might make those Nat King Cole fans take another look. Haha
Blessings
Janet
Comment from strandregs
Smiling is worthwiling.
They don't seem to write songs with soul anymore.
Or do they?
I'm too busy listening to Stevie wonder and Rae Charles.
Your poem brings life into perspective. :-))Z.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Smiling is worthwiling.
They don't seem to write songs with soul anymore.
Or do they?
I'm too busy listening to Stevie wonder and Rae Charles.
Your poem brings life into perspective. :-))Z.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Thank you Z for your thoughtful review.
I don't listen to the new "stuff" either. You just can't beat the oldies.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Janet, your poem is beautifully penned in soft and soulful images.
Of special note:
My guitar strikes a somber cord
and strums it soft and low.
(Good imagery and sensory appeal. Also good alliteration.)
Good rhyming. Thank you for sharing the Lyrics to Nat King Cole's song, "Smile." It's a favorite of mine. Well done. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Hi Janet, your poem is beautifully penned in soft and soulful images.
Of special note:
My guitar strikes a somber cord
and strums it soft and low.
(Good imagery and sensory appeal. Also good alliteration.)
Good rhyming. Thank you for sharing the Lyrics to Nat King Cole's song, "Smile." It's a favorite of mine. Well done. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review and for the kind correction. I appreciate it.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from royowen
I think I wrote a song on that exact subject, it's hard to do, but it can be rewarding, especially when the world smiles back at you. This is beautifully written, a fine ballad style work that gladdens the heart, with that old song to inspire us, beautifully written Janet, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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I think I wrote a song on that exact subject, it's hard to do, but it can be rewarding, especially when the world smiles back at you. This is beautifully written, a fine ballad style work that gladdens the heart, with that old song to inspire us, beautifully written Janet, blessings Roy
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Thank you Roy for your encouraging review. It is rewarding when the world smiles back at you. I'm pleased that your enjoyed the poem.
Blessings
Janet
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I agree
Comment from jenintorre
I enjoyed reading your poem, smiles are contagious, This is a very good entry for the competition as the rhyme and rhythm are spot on. Good luck and best wishes
. Jen
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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I enjoyed reading your poem, smiles are contagious, This is a very good entry for the competition as the rhyme and rhythm are spot on. Good luck and best wishes
. Jen
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Thank you Jen for your encouraging review. It is rewarding when the world smiles back at you. I'm pleased that your enjoyed the poem.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Janine HOW
Good job! I was captivated by your poem! Accepting was is ( the present) &
flashbacks of "gone to soon" past memories can be gut wrenching. I felt it in your poem. Keep writing!
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Good job! I was captivated by your poem! Accepting was is ( the present) &
flashbacks of "gone to soon" past memories can be gut wrenching. I felt it in your poem. Keep writing!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
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Thank you Janine for your encouraging review. I'm pleased that your enjoyed the poem.
Blessings
Janet
