James Tate Poet Narrative

For Lack of a Smile

For Lack of a Smile

For lack of a smile a trust was lost
For lack of a trust a soldier was lost
For lack of a soldier a general was lost 
For lack of a general a battle was lost
All for the lack of a smile.

A smile costs little but does wonders.
What does your reluctance to smile cost?

Pastiche of “For want of a nail the shoes is lost”

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