Poem: My Response to "Word Prompts Helps Creativity ~ Week 23" ( Laughter) Emotions, Medicine & Kittys

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Poem Summary

"My Response to "Word Prompts Help Creativity ~Week 23" (laughter) Emotions, Medicine & Kittys" includes 3 poems. Laughter is an emotion that is the best medicine. Kittys know that too.

"Neil Sedaka ~ Laughter in the Rain"

Emotion of Laughter (acrostic poem)

Lost in joy

Absorbed with happiness

Undeniably losing control of my emotions

Genuinely smiling from ear to ear

Happening without notice

Tailor-made for the moment

Easily affecting my body

Refreshing my soul.

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Gloominess lurks within,

darkness surrounds her soul,

no peek of sunlight

in this depth of hell

that has her captive.

She tosses back a cold one

to bury her sorrows

as memories plague her thoughts,

when an unkept man, with baggy clothes

begins talking to her

like he’s never met a stranger.

He talks of life

like he’s been around a time or two,

spinning his words in a comical way

when he looks at her and says,

“Chin up Buttercup.

You’re boobs aren’t that important.”

Let him trip over his own two feet.”

Suddenly she cracks a smile

and laughter bursts out,

she sees a glimmer of light

as her soul gains a new perspective.

Laughter is the brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of your heart.

— Mort Walker

Kitty Laughs

I swear my kitty’s smiling

it looks like a grin

on her face,

I wonder if she’s happy

or if she’s just giggling at me.

As she’s making biscuits on the blanket,

I’m sure my googly eyes and baby talk

makes her wonder

if I stayed out in the sun too long,

since I’m acting a bit crazy.

But no matter what I do

she’s my best bud,

so, if she wants to laugh at me,

it’s fine,

cause her playful ways make me chuckle too.

Your house will always be blessed with love, laughter, and friendship if you have a cat.

— Lewis Carroll

"Laughter Song { with lyrics} My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Song by Daniel Ingram"

© 2021 BRENDA ARLEDGE

Comments

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 12, 2021:

My response to laughter

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 10, 2021:

Response to laughter

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 09, 2021:

Misbah

Thank you.

I like the kitty one too.

Take care.

Bredz

Misbah Sheikh from The World of Poets on August 09, 2021:

A very beautiful collection of poems inspired by the word prompt, Laughter. I enjoyed reading them all. But my favorite was the kitty one. Cats are so cute and loving.

Thanks for sharing this lovely piece of writing with us, Bredz

Blessings and Love

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 09, 2021:

My response to Laughter

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 04, 2021:

Response to laughter

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 04, 2021:

Vidya

Thank you.

I'm glad to see you back.

I just love kittys.

Take care.

VIDYA D SAGAR on August 04, 2021:

I loved the Kitty poem Brenda. It sure made me smile. Actually all the poems are great. The lovely pictures and beautiful quotes add to it to make it an excellent response to your own word prompt. Thanks for sharing.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 03, 2021:

Amani ~ post comment here....

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 03, 2021:

My response to laughter

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 02, 2021:

My response to laughter

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 01, 2021:

Lora

Thank you so much!

I really appreciate your kind words.

Have a great day!

Lora Hollings on August 01, 2021:

I loved your poems on laughter! I agree with the sentiment that you express especially in the second poem. If we take ourselves, too seriously, it can be bad for our health and we can get stuck on the trivial. Your poem is a great reminder, Brenda, to relax, sit back, and see the humor in something! I loved the acrostic and the kitty poem was my favorite! I think cats do laugh at us many times. Just as we laugh at their antics, they laugh at ours. And I wholeheartedly agree with your quote. Every house needs a cat to become a home. Wonderful job with your prompt!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

Laughter ~ my response

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

My laughter response

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

Nithya

Thank you.

If I got you laughing, then I have accomplished something great today.

I put a smile on your face.

So glad you enjoyed them.

Take care.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

Peggy

Thanks for the comment.

I'm happy my words helped put a smile on your face.

Have a wonderful day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

Vanita

Thank you so much!

I'm glad my words did my writing justice.

Take care.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

Manatita44

I thank you for your keen observations.

Simplicity often gets to the core, displays with little to say.

It is a spiritual moment, perhaps the stranger is divine.

One cannot be certain, but laughter is the best medicine.

I just watched a clip on Gallagher last night - an American Comedian, who has retired...but it made me laugh.

https://youtu.be/A-wK-RLlWKA

Take a listen.

Enjoy your day.

Nithya Venkat from Dubai on July 30, 2021:

I enjoyed reading your poems in response to the word prompt "Laughter". I loved the acrostic poem, you have expressed the true meaning of laughter in your poem. Laughter is the best medicine-this poem made me laugh! Kitty Laughs is really cute.

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on July 30, 2021:

Thanks for the smiles today. I enjoyed each of your poems. Our pets do make us happy!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

Chitrangada

Thank you.

I wrote down what my muse gave me...glad it displayed hiw laughter is the best medicine & an emotion we all have.

Take care.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

Pamela

Thank you.

Kittys are the best. I know they really smile & laugh at us.

Have a great day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 30, 2021:

Dora

Thank you.

I appreciate your comments.

So delighted you like the kitty one...me too.

Have a great day.

Vanita Thakkar on July 30, 2021:

Laughter indeed is the best medicine, Brenda and you expressed it very well through your poems and quotes and videos.

Loved reading your response to your own prompt.

manatita44 from london on July 30, 2021:

Cute and childlike videos, and again, simplicity is also a significant virtue. Cats are heart-warming and your aphorisms are meaningful. Your poem, 'Laughter is the best medicine', is right up my street in a spiritual sense. I like this funny line: 'She tosses back a cold one.' Says a lot!

Your acrostic poem is right on cue! Charming! Great Job!

Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on July 30, 2021:

Hello Brenda!

A wonderful response to the word prompt, laughter. By means of your beautifully composed words, you explain well, as to how laughter is an emotion, and a medicine.

I enjoyed reading your poems, and the quotes.

Thank you for sharing.

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on July 30, 2021:

This is a very good response to your own prompt. The kitty poem make me laugh, as it was so good.

I like the other poem too as she is so depressed, then she ends up smiling.

The pictures, quotes and videos all add to the pleasure of reading your poetry. This is very well done, Brenda.

Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on July 30, 2021:

Thank you for highlighting laughter, refreshing for the soul and body. The poems and quotes are excellent. Kitty laughs is a tickle.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 29, 2021:

Rosina

Thank you.

I'm glad I could help you start your day off with a smile.

Have a great day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 29, 2021:

Sankhajit

Thank you kindly.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on July 29, 2021:

John

Thank you so much!

I really do believe kittys smile. It's a special moment...that look on their face.

Glad you smiled too.

Take care.

Rosina S Khan on July 29, 2021:

I loved all your poems, Brenda. They definitely brought a smile in my gloomy morning. A beautiful response to your word prompt. Thanks for sharing.

Sankhajit Bhattacharjee from MILWAUKEE on July 29, 2021:

a wonderful and superb response

John Hansen from Gondwana Land on July 29, 2021:

This is a wonderful response to the “laughter” prompt, Brenda. Thanks for sharing and bringing a smile. I enjoyed all your poems. My cats smile at me too I’m sure.