Monday’s dVerse challenge, hosted by De Jackson, aka WhimsyGizmo, was (is) to write a quadrille (44-word poem) using the word “smile”.  Well now… I know I can do that!

At our high school graduation gala

We learned we’d receive a “Marque d’excellence”

for one thing that distinguishes us

Wonder what I will get?

“Athletic prowess”

Says everyone

How wrong were they (and me)?

“For her engaging smile”

Which I cherish to this day

Grad pic (beginning of year)

Graduation Gala

With my date Dany (still friends today)

The photo I was searching for! We were the first to be introduced

*Because Miss Dale Rogerson distinguished herself by her engaging smile, the Directors and teachers are delighted to present her with this Mark of Excellence.