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Why aren't you smiling back at me I'm having a great day, don't you see Why aren't people friendly anymore Common courtesy has gone out the door Kids off to school without any trouble Kisses and hugs then rush to work On the double Job duties completed right on time Run to grocery store, can't get behind Pick up kids and all will be fine I see a familiar face I hadn't seen in a while She glances at me but there is no smile She kinda just looked right through me I don't get it, can't we all just be friendly How hard is it to crack a small smile Common courtesy is gone, no denial Delicious supper shared with family Spouse shares sad news he heard today The woman I just saw in the store Lost husband suddenly the week before She was diagnosed with cancer, stage four And will only survive a few months more The cancer has spread despite all the chemo No family for support and to lean on Now her sole support in her life is gone She probably won't survive very long I am not smiling when I hear this news Nor smiling but now changing my views Not smiling when drop kids off at school Can't smile at work, I feel such a fool Coworkers ask why aren't you smiling Smiling has taken on a new meaning It's not as spontaneous as was before I don't smile as much as I use to Looking at sullen, smile less faces What caused happiness to be erased Death and disease and family stresses Abuse and loss and money messes Maybe my smile will bring you comfort And if you don't smile back, I will hope And pray you have a reason to smile again Someday..........
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