I have been a Shel Silverstein fan for quite sometime now. The quote above is a poem from one of his poetry collections. I remember the first time I read it, my lips creased into a smile when I got to the line- I hear you laughing and i smile. Isn’t that what we hope to achieve as writers? That hopefully someone, someday, sits on a couch with a cup of tea or coffee, grinning slyly and feeling understood all because of some words we wrote.
Whenever I read a poem that exudes an emotion from me, I feel a strong resolution to try and write something so powerful that someone, someday may feel the same. The poem above is titled, “Years from Now” which is perfect as we just entered a new year. I hope this quote inspires us to write in such ways that our works would be remembered and someone, somewhere would smile at our words, years from now.
Thanks for hanging out at this week’s Writers quote hosted by the wonderful and inspiring Colleen at Silver Threading.
If you are just like me and can’t get enough of Shel Silverstein’s poems, here are a few more I put together in a post a while ago… Have a wonderful read. 🙂
Well done. I love how you made a personal connection to the quote. Thanks for sharing. 💖
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Thank you 😊 it really is a pleasure. I love searching for quotes for writers quote Wednesday 🙂
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You can not see me, but you made me smile 🙂
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Aw, yay! 😄 thats what i want!
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Hi Ameena,
Believe me you are always successful in writing a strong piece:)
Best of Luck with your future endeavors!
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Thank you so mucu NL. Aw, i appreciate the meaningful words 💜. Wishing you the same and even more. 😊
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Love this!
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Thank you Jodi. I’m glad 🙂
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I love this too. I went into the link you gave us for some of his poems and they’re wonderful. Simple, yes, but wonderful!
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Yeah they are. It was the simplicity that quite got me at first :). I’ve been a fan ever since 😀
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I can understand why.
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Yup I am smiling 🙂
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Yay!! 😄 i am so glad!!
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Beautifully done… loved it. Thank you my dear 🙂
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Aw, thank you Nimmi. Now, you make me smile ☺
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That’s exactly my intention 😉
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Amazing!!! That’s my very hope, To Have Someone Smile!!! Love This, Thanks for sharing!! 😄
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You do make me smile with your wonderfully written poems too 🙂 . Thanks!
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Aww, Thank you Ameena!! I Humbly Thank you for your kind words. 😄
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