dVerse Q239 — when…

when…

when you’re lost
in rumination
down a dark hole

when you’re doom-
scrolling, wound up
tight in agitation

you may need
a bit of
respite

when you least
want to do it
find a way to smile

sun sear through
clouds. gold gleam
on 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.

39 Comments Add yours

  1. whimsygizmo's avatar whimsygizmo says:

    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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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, De. There’s healing in nature <3 You are welcome on the recommend. It's a good'n.

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  2. Yes… find that reason… and smile at someone and maybe we can do something big.

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  3. lovely illustration with that amphibious smile to accompany this wisdom

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, Laura. I cut the frog image out of one calendar and the x-rayed flora out of another.

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  4. Gillena Cox's avatar Gillena Cox says:

    wonderful!!!

    🎇much love

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, my friend <3

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  5. When a smile can make the sun come out!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      :) I like it! Yes!

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  6. 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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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Christine, you’re right, it should be on a poster. <3

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      1. Sign the bottom and you could be hanging in hundreds of homes and offices!

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  7. Chuck sure has some moves.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      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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      1. I enjoyed watching the trailer that you posted, Lisa.

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  8. Ron.'s avatar Ron. says:

    Three closing lines nail this awesome work. Salute!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Ron, glad you enjoyed the closing lines, thanks.

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  9. When you least want to do it, find a way to smile.

    That’s when it’s hardest!

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  10. lillian's avatar lillian says:

    YES YES YES and LOVE the video! Smiling all the way through it! Will definitely look for the movie.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      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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  11. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:

    Good advice. Love your frog. (K)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thank you, my friend.

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  12. Wise advice, well put, whimsically illustrated – thanks Lisa.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Glad you enjoyed the post, Dennis, thank you.

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  13. 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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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Di, thanks much :)

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  14. You’ve just given me a reason. Great post, Li!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Nancy happy to hear you say that :)

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  15. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    Sometimes you gotta smile voluntarily.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Jay, that’s the best way of all!

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  16. jaerose37's avatar jaerose37 says:

    I love how you remind us to smile even when we may not feel happy – Jae

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      George Harrison’s song, “Beware of Darkness,” says it all for me.

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  17. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta says:

    Nature always makes me smile – lovely Lisa 😃

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, Ange :)

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  18. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:

    Love this inspiring poem Li.

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