Tag Archives: Smile

ALTHOUGH NOBODY SEES ME GROW

Posted on August 3, 2018 by elainedanforth

Although maybe nobody any longer sees me grow– they think I’m all grown up. . . But, yet, I smile and laugh quite like a child, so free and very happily, to know, regardless what I do or not, I’m … Continue reading →

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IN WANING LIGHT, A LITTLE PRAYER

Posted on November 30, 2017 by elainedanforth

The waning light. In my fright, a little prayer. . . A little blip in field of sight. . . There is benevolence out there. . . And there are allies, and good friends. . . And there are means … Continue reading →

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YOU ARE WORTHY OF A ZILLION THINGS

Posted on August 25, 2017 by elainedanforth

Ah, you are worthy of a zillion things. . . but you must choose the ones you want, and use them well, with heaven’s care, with sweetest words and tending deeds, that they will know no matter what the others … Continue reading →

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SMILE AND SAY, “PRETTY PLEASE”

Posted on June 23, 2017 by elainedanforth

Yes, smile and say, “Pretty please. . .” but especially, say, “Thank you.” For, then, at the next time that you sneeze, you’re much more apt to receive another hanky, you.

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A LITTLE GIRL SAT PLAYING ON THE CARPET

Posted on February 9, 2017 by elainedanforth

A little girl sat playing on the carpet. Outside, there pattered rain. Inside, lamps shined to show the colors bright in her eyes, her smile, and on the long hair of her black-lashed fashion model dolls, and the violet umbrella, … Continue reading →

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TWO BOLD STROKES

Posted on August 1, 2016 by elainedanforth

Two bold strokes of an old quill pen, and on she signs, as she tosses the life that she learned by rote, to write a life that can let her smile again.

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SHE NEVER SAID AN UNKIND WORD

Posted on May 12, 2016 by elainedanforth

She never said an unkind word to anyone. My clever head finds that a little weird and maybe not much fun. Though, really, on the other hand, it lights a sector of my mind, blazes novel trails ahead, where can … Continue reading →

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AN ERA’S IN THE AIR

Posted on March 13, 2016 by elainedanforth

Eras do not exist without beginnings and endings that are remarked upon. And new trends setting off in a distinguished way from the starting point that gave birth to them. Once a thing is given birth, it has a life … Continue reading →

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EXTRAORDINARY LENGTHS

Posted on February 12, 2016 by elainedanforth

Some things are worth going to extraordinary lengths for. Find them, and go to them. The light will shine upon you when you do. And you will smile.

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HAVE SOME FUN!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by elainedanforth

Have some fun!– of the kind that, in your dreams, you have quite often done. . . it should not hurt, and sure, will spare the wee, shy sprite you have inside, +++++ who dares not quite +++++ allow herself … Continue reading →

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