I wrote my poem in response to Mish’s d’Verse Quadrille #216 – Can you take a hint? prompt. To write a quadrille poem of just 44 words that includes the word hint.
Hint of a Smile
His face was stern
as we trudged over dyke and stile,
I told a joke for a laugh—
his face stayed long like a giraffe!
Mile by mile
we walked like this,
then, with a hint of a smile,
He gave me a kiss.
Lesley Scoble, January 2025
CREDITS
Thank you, Michele Beauchamp aka Mish, d’Verse Poets, for the inspirational prompt.
Thank you, dear reader, for reading!
Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; mime artist; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.
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