Smiles

Richard and I co-wrote this poem. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did writing it.

Smiles . . . .

You smile at me,
I smile at thee …
all of our world's aglow.
Then, everywhere,
all through sweet air,
we smile again 'n know.

So plain to see
a gift to be …
your smile, once unwrapped, grows.
It fills my heart
and once we start,
feeling between us flows.

Each heartbeat thrums,
throughout us comes
a melody of smiles.
With every chance
in warm romance,
a heartbreak reconciles.

It's never stale,
warms like hot ale …
intoxicates the heart.
Blurring all fear,
drying each tear;
asking, never to part.

With smiles we're blest,
I must attest,
it's yours that rights all wrong.
'Twas just last night
we found delight,
when kisses turned to song.

Is a smile rare
or warm to share
in this world of sorrow …
rare, like a gem
or a po-em,
with love for tomorrow?

Rare as pure gold,
lovers who hold
close, will soon become one.
No matter when,
from deep within …
smiles are pleasures begun.

Cherrie & Richard
© 8 Apr 2022

Author's Note

This poetic form was created by
Richard W. Jenkins
© 19 Apr 1987

Unlimited verses, any topic:
Two minimum, 6-lines each (Sestet).

Alignment:
Author's choice.

Syllable count per verse:
4/4/6/4/4/6

Rhyme scheme:
xxxa
xxxa
xxxxxb
xxxc
xxxc
xxxxxb

xxxd
xxxd
xxxxxe
xxxf
xxxf
xxxxxe

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

I'm not really into strict form but this gave me a pleasant frisson of shivers and a smile as the title would suggest. A delightful read in any structure.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Ken.
As always I agree about free form. But still like to take a stab at form every now and again. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing it with Richard.

[lightsong]

I already left my review on Richards' page just a little time ago :> this is really delightful and uplifting. both of You wrote as one, effortlessly and smoothly. this is wonderful, Thank You both~

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) I always enjoy writing with Richard and I'm so pleased you enjoyed our creative efforts.

[knighngale]

Hellos, Gee, that's really beautiful. There's a rushed voice, and a content voice, each entertwining and one always ever calming, :D

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) thank you ever so much. I also thought our blended well.

[Aura]

I love this! All the positivity that comes with a smile. It can brighten ones day and a smile is unique, never stale.

[Cherrie Palmer]

That is so true the best gifts 🎁 are free.

[Aura]

Yeah exactly!

[Carola]

hi cherrie,
i love poems with happy topics, & writing that Richard is involved in is bound to be an excellent read.
i must try that rhyming scheme on one of my next poems, I like it.
cheerio carola

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Carola and yes anything Richard lends his hand to is beautiful.
I really enjoy writing with him. He is a good friend and always inspiring.
I think you will enjoy writing one.

[Relic]

Being involved with Richard is a sure bet the poem will be polished and inspirational. You both did a great job, Cherrie. :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

Hello Tim good to hear from you, and
That's a fact. :) Richard always brings a writer to the next level.
Have you been working on anything new.
I've started a small fairy 🧚‍♀️ tale.

[Relic]

No, nothing new from me. Too busy to even come on lately. The ambition to write something is always there though. :)

[W. Barrett Munn]

I am not a scholar of prosody but a liker of poems, and as such I listen for advice to the poets I read whose work I like.
Mary Oliver is high on my list. Her advice is to not use “poetic language”, which, if you took her advice, would mean reworking the first two lines to remove the poetic word “thee”. Perhaps a revised second line: you smiled at me/my lips felt envy.
Anyway, just my thoughts. Your mileage may vary.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you for such an informative review. This picticular poem was a coauthored.
And like you I think Mary's work is spectacular.

[Chris Shaw]

Well done Cherrie and Richard. You have combined your ideas here to create a poem fot the moment. With everything around us being so gloomy at the present time 'Smiles' certainly brightened the outlook. Felt the warmth.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

I agree a smile is such a simple gift. That camn mean so much.
And my good friend- thank you 😊

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome :)

[Patricia Wedel]

A lovely Duet with Hearts Crossed. Always there when one is blue.
The Oceans Tide will come In and go out.. but never doubt the ebb and flow when Destiny has made her Vow to the Moon and the Stars. Bravo for a collaboration that knows no end.... Amen... Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Pat and good morning:) I really enjoy writing with Richard. The poem always flows so easily together and it's great to see it translates so well.

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, lovely you can collaborate with Richard. Poetry is a Mystery until a Secret Key or person opens a Door.. Spring is an Inspiration in the midst of Turmoil in our World. gently, Pat

[mattavelli]

Hello, Cherrie! :)
This is a lovely rhythm and rhyme, and a pleasure to read; and a great piece of teamwork. Well done!

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) Good morning Matt and thank you. We are both very pleased with the outcome. I really appreciate you letting me know that you enjoyed it too.