Written for dVerse Poetics – “The Smile In A Simile” –
hosted this week by Dora. This is my response.
A smile blooms like spring’s first flower,
bright as sunshine after rain,
soft as whispered secrets shared,
warm as a candle’s flame.
It spreads like ripples on a pond,
light as feathers on the breeze,
fleeting as a shooting star,
or lasting like old trees.
A smile is like a light in a storm,
guiding the lost to safe land,
gentle like a baby’s lullaby,
strong as a father’s hand.
NAR©2026
This is “Smile” by Timi Yuro
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
A smile costs so little but means so much 💜
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For sure! I’m smiling to see your face there in the corner! Are you back? 💜
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Beautiful! And oh, so true, to boot.
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Right? I’m a smiler and I don’t get why so many people don’t smile back. It would be a happier world if we all did! Thanks, Dale 😊
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You and me both! I even have a certificate 😉
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Haha! Yes, I remember! 😄
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😉
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Beautiful poem, Nancy!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thanks so much, Yvette.
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A lovely poem Nance very beautiful! ❤
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Thanks, CA. I appreciate your very kind comments.
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A smile can do so much and this set of similes says it so well.
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Thank you, Björn. I appreciate your very kind comments.
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Beautifully written, Nancy. A smile is a beacon of strength and a guiding light.
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I do believe that’s true, Dwight. Thanks for your lovely comments.
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You are very welcome.
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A sparklingly brilliant use of similes, Nancy,, each touching the heart with the wonderful miracle of what a smile not only is but achieves. I love it. ❤️
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Thanks for your lovely and gracious comments, Dora. This was a great prompt! 🥰
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❤️❤️
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Dat sez it all…perfectly!
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Thanks so much, Ron. 😁
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Nice poem, Nance. A smile is considered one of humanity’s most powerful, fundamental, and evolutionary ways of making connections.
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Works for me, Jim! Sending you a great big smile, my friend. 😁
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“Life does not come with instructions on how to live, but it does come with trees, sunsets, smiles and laughter, so enjoy your day.” ~ Debbie Shapiro
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Thanks, dear friend. Interesting instrument in that video. 🎶
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My absolute pleasure my friend 🥰🎶😎
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What wonderful similes a smile defeats that ripple effect 😃❤️
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Excellent comment, Ange! Thanks very much. 😊
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💕
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This is so beautiful dear sis
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Thanks so much, sis! I’m delighted to know you liked it.
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🥰🥰🥰
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