Can You Tell A Story In…

March 19, 2020

Can You Tell A Story In…

It’s time for a new challenge. Last week I wanted your BIRTHDAY thoughts. This week, because there’s been a lot of unhappiness and uncertainty around the world, I’m looking to make you SMILE. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word SMILE in it somewhere?

Here are your BIRTHDAY thoughts from last week:

Darlene:

My birthday, survived another year!

Kim Smyth:

It’s my birthday as well!!

Fenlandphil:

Anyone seen my birthday suit?

When was my last birthday?

Birthdays come round too quickly.

Ritu:

Happy birthday to my friend.

It’s my birthday! Where’s cake?

Oops! Was it your birthday?

Children’s birthday parties…. Total nightmare!!!

Roberta Writes:

No birthday this year, please.

He’ll get a birthday surprise.

Birthdays are a marketing ploy.

Paul L Mastaglio:

Happy Birthday to you, Esther.

Birthday card in the post.

You got any birthday plans?

Mentalhealthfromtheotherside:

Roll on my 60th birthday!

The Newbury Short Story Teller:

Happy birthday to you, Esther.

Birthday party with your cats?

Birthday cake overload, I trust?

Wasn’t last March12th your birthday?

Today’s also Jack Keroac’s birthday.

It’s Liza Minelli’s birthday too!

Bharul Chhatbar:

Birthdays, dare make me age.

Birthday brings out the glow.

Birthday, steps towards our destiny.

Birthday bash is turned unmatched!

Gary Godderidge:

Birthday today. I am reborn.

Val Fish:

A forgotten birthday’s never forgotten…

Birthday cake; too many candles.

My birthday suit still fits!

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Esther Chilton

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28 responses to “Can You Tell A Story In…”

artbychristinemallabandbrown

March 19, 2020

I wiped that smile away!
The cat makes me smile.
Smile with pleasure, receive flowers,
The sun has a smile.
Big smile, shows gold teeth!
Smile at this big buffet.

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 19, 2020
  
  All these are great. They’ve certainly made me smile. 🙂
  
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  1. artbychristinemallabandbrown
    
    March 19, 2020
    
    Good x
    
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Darlene

March 19, 2020

Thanks for including my 5-word birthday story. Here’s one for Smile
Smile and the world smiles.
or
Smiles light up the world.

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 19, 2020
  
  You’re very welcome. I love these two. Thank you.
  
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Anne Cartwright

March 19, 2020

Nothing can mask a smile

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 19, 2020
  
  Super, Anne. Thank you.
  
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Sanandi-jacq

March 19, 2020

Crocodile’s smile clears shopping aisles.
Smile and the world responds.
Smile light into the gloom.
Simply smile your way through!

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 19, 2020
  
  Thanks so much. Good to see you back!
  
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  1. Sanandi-jacq
    
    March 19, 2020
    
    Belated happy birthday. Same Date as my brother’s. Coronavirus affecting my business so may have more time for writing now … mixed blessings.
    
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  2. Esther Chilton
    
    March 20, 2020
    
    I know what you mean, Jaqui. So difficult. And thank you 🙂
    
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Chelsea Owens

March 19, 2020

Smile while I’ll style argyle.

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 19, 2020
  
  Ooh, very good!
  
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robertawrites235681907

March 19, 2020

Hi Esther, I hope you are well. My mind is whirling and I can’t think of anything now. Hugs.

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 19, 2020
  
  I’m fine, thanks, Robbie. Hope you are too. Thinking of you.
  
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Paul Mastaglio

March 19, 2020

Hi

Give me a smile please.

Smile. The whole world’s watching!

Invert frown. Got a smile!

Cheers Paul 😁

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 20, 2020
  
  Thanks Paul 😊
  
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trentpmcd

March 19, 2020

I haven’t been around in a while so – Nice to see your smile. As to the present situation – Secret Introvert smile during crisis ;).

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 20, 2020
  
  Great to see you back 😊
  
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Ritu

March 19, 2020

Smile! You’re on Candid Camera!
A smile eases the pain.
My smile is my mask.
Inane smiles can be creepy.
He smiled as he left.
Can you smile more please?
Because I love your smile.
I live for your smile.

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 20, 2020
  
  Wow! A great 8!
  
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  1. Ritu
    
    March 20, 2020
    
    Thank you!
    
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Tessa

March 21, 2020

I am smiling to myself.
Smile? Give me a reason.
Smile, it hides your thoughts!
Smile, worth a thousand words!
Smiling thinly through my pain.

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 21, 2020
  
  Hi Tessa. Thank you so much for these 🙂
  
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  1. Tessa
    
    March 23, 2020
    
    Thanks!
    
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Valerie Fish

March 21, 2020

A smile; no words needed
A baby’s smile is priceless
A smile says it all
Behind painted smiles lies heartache
Smiling; one thing worth catching

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1. Esther Chilton
  
  March 21, 2020
  
  Very good. Love the last one.
  
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  1. Valerie Fish
    
    March 22, 2020
    
    Thanks Esther
    
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