dVerse Poets pub and Quadrille Monday ~ De is hosting, the magic word for today is "SMILE'"
2016 Montecatini Italy
At eighty-four
I wink at mirrors
pockets stuffed with mischief
memories and improbable alibis
SMILE YOU'RE ON CANDID CAMERA
if walls talked they'd blush
if diaries escaped they'd jog
I've lived loudly
laughed harder
and edited strategically
leaving crumbs, winks
and harmless scandal behind
I love it, Way to go, Helen!!
ReplyDeleteNice one
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog, Helen
🎇much love
What a perfect epitaph of sorts this would make!
ReplyDelete"I've lived loudly
laughed harder
and edited strategically
leaving crumbs, winks
and harmless scandal behind"
I love that SO much!
De
This charming poem really makes your spirit shine! Jae
ReplyDeleteWay to go! Great poem, Helen.
ReplyDeleteHelen, I see your shining spirit so clearly here. This one's a keeper. Please put it in your special folder <3
ReplyDeleteLiving fully! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSome harmless scandals... what a great way to have as memories.
ReplyDeleteThat dish made me smile! I bet you've left a few harmless scandals in your wake, Helen! I'd love some strategic editing:)
ReplyDeleteNever
ReplyDeleteGo anywhere without a pocketful of mischief!
Brava, Helen! I love this one! "winks and harmless scandals" 💙
ReplyDeleteSounds like an adventerous life. Well done Helen.
ReplyDeleteThis is great, Helen.
ReplyDeleteI remember candid camera! Ha! This is such a lovely poem, my dear Helen ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteFantastic poem, Helen! That's the way to live!
ReplyDeleteYvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
This is so YOU, Helen! Rock on!
ReplyDeleteLeaving crumbs and winks is the way to go. Nice one Helen 👏
ReplyDeleteWe love your crumbs and winks!
ReplyDeleteOooh! What a life, Helen! You are such a charmer and we are glad for your crumbs and winks. ❤️
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