somehow my mind wanted to smile
no emotions became gleefully apparent
sudden changes compete with physical signs
tears held back may soon effortlessly slip
I can't control the rush of sudden sorrows
my mouth was in the future
my mind was in the past
"a smile within a frown" disappears
Author notes
prompt:
"A smile within a frown"
50 words
A contest entry
- Swiftness by Ken-Maverick.
700 points, ended December 13, 2008, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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JUDGED!
Yes, well worded indeed
Much enjoyed the read
All the best to you in the contest and thanks for entering
Ken -
Wow. This was extremely well worded and written. Brilliant imagery. This contest is going to be tough to judge for Ken. Wonderful entries. All the very best to you
Love
Alyzeh

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Wow!! Now I feel so small with my entery. This one blew me away with it's simple imagery and uncomplicated expressing. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.
~Noor




