My Smile
I may
sit and smile now
but you would never know
how I learnt to keep it
and breathe beams of
good cheer.
Weathered
by paths of strife,
singled by pains of life,
I’ve survived despite blows.
I symbolize
true life.
Changes
don’t touch me now
I’m immune to trials
bridges borrow my strength
lakes learn calmness
from me.
I am
epitome
of positivity
my smile just signifies
compliance with
karma.
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 281
I’ve made a second attempt to write a string of Badger’s Hexastitch. I like this form!
A Badger’s Hexastich is a poem of 6 lines with 2-4-6-6-4-2 syllables per line. It is unrhymed, with optional rising and falling end-words.
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This was so beautifully done.
Thank you Violet.
Karma. A good enlightened awareness of being present. I love it Balroop. Thanks so dearly.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Selma. I wanted to say destiny but that didn’t fit in the syllable count! Constraints of poetic forms change the thoughts, sometimes.
Yes. Constraints. But good poets like you know how to work with the words. And all fits 👏🏽 thank you. Blessings.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Selma.
This poem says so much about how we get through life after a hard blow. Well done, Balroop!
Thank you Jan.
So beautifully expressed Balroop.
Thank you Maggie.
My pleasure Balroop
Love this, Balroop. I will have to try this format soon. Xo
Thank you Denise, go for it! It’s so much fun to try a new form of poetry.
hugs to you for always having the courage to express that you do not always have the courage! ❤
Thank you so much for understanding the nuances, Annette. 🤗
Beautiful meaningful poetry Balroop. Life teaches us so many variations on that smile. ❤
Sending love and well wishes Balroop ❤ 🙏💖
Thank you Sue. Love and hugs.
😍✨️😍
Happy and hopeful. ❤
Thank you Deb. 🤗
It’s a beautiful poem Balroop. I love the wisdom in your words. Thanks for joining in.
Thank you Sadje. I hope it matches the old guy. 😊
You’re welcome. It sure does 👌🏼
“compliance with karma”–that is a fascinating mouthful.
Thanks Jacqui.
I love the resilience and positivity in this poem, Balroop. Beautiful!
Thank you Lauren, I am trying to write positive.
You’re doing it beautifully. 💕
Compelling verses, Balroop
Thank you Robbie.
I feel peace, loss, resignation, and resolve in this one, Balroop. All there with a sense of acceptance. Hold onto those moments of presence as life unfolds, my friend. A beautiful poem.
Thank you for finding so many emotions in these lines, Diana. I knew that life is unfair but acceptance is a snail.
❤
Well done, Balroop! there’s something quite cheeky int the image which you’ve also captured in your poem.
Thanks Lisa. 🥰🤗
Peaceful and joyful poem Balroop. Keep it going.
Thank you Kamal.
You are always welcome dear Balroop 😊🙏
Very well written, Balroop. There can be much hidden behind each smile. Feeling cheerful and hence smiling isn’t always natural to all of us, especially if we have been through tough times as you alluded too. Sometimes when we are experiencing life and its demands, smiling might be the last thing we do – or we force it. But in the end, we live and learn and appreciate what we have, and smile again. As always, I enjoy your poetry. Wishing you well, Balroop 🙂
It’s nice to see you, Mabel. As usual, your thoughts depict deep understanding of the topic and thank you so much for offering your insights. Love and hugs.
Well-expressed!
Thank you!