'today, I Choose To Smile'

Today, I choose to smile At the things that don’t make sense Maybe they will stop me from speculating Maybe it will distract me from my worrying thoughts My smile might just make you smile too Imagine the possibilities If we can remember to smile at the things We can’t change If we take the time and deal with things as they happen Instead of wasting time on tomorrow’s questions I sometimes catch myself in a trapped space Things are not always in our control Irrespective the stress attached to it - It will not alter tomorrow Until tomorrow starts Today, I choose to smile At the things that don’t make sense Who knows about tomorrow? Maybe the things I am speculating About might not materialize Then I would have wasted today’s joy So today, I choose to smile
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 10/6/2013 9:45:00 AM
Great, truly encouraging, I love the positivity of your poems.
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Date: 8/22/2013 9:12:00 AM
Smiles are a wonderful and powerful thing, aren't they? Fabulous write :) -Rachel
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Date: 7/28/2013 5:59:00 PM
I soooo love this....I'm smiling now!!! :)
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Date: 7/25/2013 5:59:00 PM
This a terrific message, very positive. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 7/25/2013 9:34:00 AM
This is so uplifting your such a great poet
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Date: 7/10/2013 2:04:00 PM
- Wilma excellent poem !!!! - Love it !!!!! - :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/9/2013 2:40:00 PM
What an uplifting message in your very sweet poem Wilma.I am smiling big.Here s a hug sweet friend.
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Date: 7/8/2013 11:52:00 PM
You have wisdom and grace, dear Wilma..it's all about "attitude". Keep smiling! I love your little gem..Priceless! TMFVS. Much love, Annalise
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Date: 7/5/2013 10:45:00 PM
what a great theme and title for this one, wilma. One of the most positive poems I read tonight!
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Date: 7/5/2013 7:57:00 PM
Wonderful advice. I love smiles. SuZ
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Date: 7/5/2013 4:05:00 PM
beautiful, excellent philosophy, my friend. Hope you are doing well and having a great week lfde x
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Date: 7/5/2013 10:32:00 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed.Tfs
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Date: 7/5/2013 9:43:00 AM
jubilant melody bringing in the sunshine of time's revelry.. i choose to smile as well, wilms... what a wonderful song!...:) huggs
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Date: 7/5/2013 7:20:00 AM
A smile really can light up a room, it's quite contagious and a very beautiful thing! I try to smile as often as I can, people ask me how can I smile all the time, I tell them that life is grand, if you smile it make it bearable!, plus the bonus is that others will smiles back, that makes you feel good! And who doesn't want to feel good? I loved reading this delightful poem this morning! What a remarkable piece, such a tremendous poem, Great Work!!
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Date: 7/5/2013 7:06:00 AM
Yes! Do not allow your mind to rent space to those who make you sad or hurt you. Only allow the smiles. Wonderful!
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