
There in the grass the colour shone here for a time before they're gone the pinks and yellows beamed upon a day of sunshine smiles It was exquisite, erudite a picture here to underwrite the evidence here in my sight a day of sunshine smiles
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One day it's sunny, the next day it's not and it's yet to get close to something that's hot but as this is England, I guess that's our lot so put on a smile and move on One day the Spring looks set to get going with colour and zest and sunshine and knowing but the next day normality, rain and wind blowing so put on a smile and move on One day I'll wake to the shine of the sun that'll warm me and keep me until the day's done but until that time comes I'll still have my fun so put on a smile and move on
Caught a glimpse of yellow through the kitchen door whipped the iPhone quickly out to capture what I saw First forsythia growing heralding the Spring make me feel quite happy caused my heart to sing
Found a field of snowdrops along the Pilgrim Trail it was a wonder to hehold and latterly regale So much so that we all paused to take pictures for a while as this little slice of heaven was a thing to bring a smile
Sun streamed through a window as a stranger waved a hand asked if he could take a seat (anywhere was grand) Brought a light not seen for long through winter's shadow days coupled with a curl of lips to smiles from this malaise Welcome it was evident that it should stay right here sitting anywhere it liked to bring us all some cheer
Tangible this winter chill In January’s raw intent As beneath these spectred morning veils the silent mist is sent Intrusive to beleaguered calm Whispers like a shout I’m a stranger in an iron-clad still with no one else about Yet frigid though the air might be January serves to bring A shivering smile through chattering teeth that it will soon be Spring
Sitting in a London pub waiting with a jar seemed the right thing there to do the meeting place not far Carnaby Street and Kingly Court around the corner there where in a bit I'll wander a lovely meal to share
In his favourite chair he sleeps whilst words behind him flow the poet's dog oblivious to this refined tableau Yet his presence is a comfort as there once in a while the poet looks up from his work and sees him with a smile
At the eve of this day I will lie back in lavender and there will be evening sunshine and a deep breath of contentment and there I will find a smile
These hills, these ways, these wildflower trails so many times traversed and yet in absence, no regret as evidenced by verse For here I'm in my element my heartstrings pulled to smile whenever I'm on Sussex trails for mile on wondrous mile
A Woozle went a-running in a field in the sun his ears pointing upright as he galloped on the run Thunderpaws by nature they were thundering today as he ran around in circles with a 'hip hip hip hooray' For this was joy unbridled unfettered running free expressed there in his features with a dog smile full of glee
We made the best sandcastle that a beach has ever seen it took us several hours to make a mark where we had been Little children paused to stare and admire it with a smile for it was truly massive and took all of us a while
Despite the worst that winter had with storm force winds and rain come Spring the withy fence I built stood proud and there remained It's greying now and brittle from the allotment's changing clime but it's still something I'm proud of and it is uniquely mine
Never a dull day, an adage to hold whether skies be bright blue or all grey keep a smile on the face and a glint in the eye is something to live by each day Sometime it is harder than others I know but there's always a place there to find just a 'je ne sais quoi' or other obscure to help you relax and unwind And that glint in the eye, may it never fade six decades truthful to me so just give it a chance, try it out for a day and you'll notice the change, guaranteed
I think that if there’s one thing to remind me of the Spring It is the humble daffodil and the pleasure it will bring It’s all about the yellow Bringing warmth sealed by the sun and it’s something of the promise at shadow’s end with light begun From the monochrome of winter the brightest colour for a while The bright but humble daffodil is sure to bring a smile
It's not being selfish as sometimes you need a kindness extended to self a pampering here for a top up of cheer all to keep you in perfect health And it's not just your body but your mind of course too that needs looking after each day mental health care to keep you aware and help you along on your way
Accused of recalcitrance well maybe that's true when it comes to the verse that I write For I see little merit so will always give credit to a smile and bring it to the light For that is my virtue my license to use no matter how I might feel As a bright word to me is one needed to be if by it something there needs to heal
Yes I know it’s a word
which for me’s rarely hidden
yet as I use it so much
my wife has forbidden
But I really can’t help it
so here as a poet
I’ll resist but I’m tempted
so much, don’t you know it!
Thought I’d do some baking
not baked in quite a while
as after all a fresh new loaf
is bound to bring a smile
So I found all the ingredients
and kneaded it and proved
then floured it and dusted
with the washing-up removed
Then with half an hour’s baking
a new loaf proudly stood
bringing with it satisfaction
and the smile I knew it would