poetry, quadrille dVerse Q239 — when… Posted by Lisa or Li on January 12, 2026 when… when you’re lostin ruminationdown a dark hole when you’re doom-scrolling, wound uptight in agitation you may needa bit ofrespite when you leastwant to do itfind a way to smile sun sear throughclouds. gold gleamon snow For anyone who hasn’t watched, “The Life of Chuck,” I highly recommend it. De Jackson (aka whimsygizmo) is today’s host of dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. De wants us to write a 44-word poem using the word smile.Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like Loading... Related
Yes! Always, always GO OUTSIDE! <3 Love this. And I’ve been wanting to catch that movie. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Thanks, De. There’s healing in nature <3 You are welcome on the recommend. It's a good'n.
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Yes… find that reason… and smile at someone and maybe we can do something big.
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lovely illustration with that amphibious smile to accompany this wisdom
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Thanks, Laura. I cut the frog image out of one calendar and the x-rayed flora out of another.
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wonderful!!!
🎇much love
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Thanks, my friend <3
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When a smile can make the sun come out!
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:) I like it! Yes!
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That is like a positive mantra I need on a huge poster the size of my wall! Sometimes its hard, but remembering to smile can help.
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Christine, you’re right, it should be on a poster. <3
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Sign the bottom and you could be hanging in hundreds of homes and offices!
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haha!
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Chuck sure has some moves.
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Jim, did you see the movie? I think you mean little Chuck, but if you’ve seen it may you mean big Chuck ?
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I enjoyed watching the trailer that you posted, Lisa.
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:)
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Three closing lines nail this awesome work. Salute!
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Ron, glad you enjoyed the closing lines, thanks.
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When you least want to do it, find a way to smile.
That’s when it’s hardest!
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I know <3
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YES YES YES and LOVE the video! Smiling all the way through it! Will definitely look for the movie.
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It’s an important piece to the plot. Glad you enjoyed it, Lillian, and I think you’ll love the movie.
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Good advice. Love your frog. (K)
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Thank you, my friend.
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Wise advice, well put, whimsically illustrated – thanks Lisa.
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Glad you enjoyed the post, Dennis, thank you.
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Oh, you have to get away from doom scrolling…it is crazy making. Nature is always the best place to rest and reset. Lovely Quadrille Li :)
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Di, thanks much :)
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You’ve just given me a reason. Great post, Li!
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Nancy happy to hear you say that :)
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Sometimes you gotta smile voluntarily.
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This is Jay
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Jay, that’s the best way of all!
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I love how you remind us to smile even when we may not feel happy – Jae
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George Harrison’s song, “Beware of Darkness,” says it all for me.
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Nature always makes me smile – lovely Lisa 😃
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Thanks, Ange :)
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