Jerry T Curtis Poet Rhyme

How I Change the World

How I change the world
It's really very simple
I try to raise a smile
a smirk, a grin or dimple
Not just upon my face,
But those which pass on by
I greet them with a smile
and I always catch their eye
It's something that they're doing
or something that they wear
So, I make a little comment
Just to show them, someone cares
It doesn't cost a thing
But I receive so much
I suggest you try it too
and see the hearts that you can touch
Another way I change the world
And this may make you frown
I pick up trash out on the street
That others have thrown down
I do not do it with a grudge
to those who should know better
For to this Earth,  for what it's worth
I also am a debtor 

July 27, 2016

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Becca Teagan August 9, 2016 at 12:56 AM I love this one, Jerry... sometimes just a smile or a random act of kindness can help... Awesome poem, thank you for sharing this. Sorry it took so long for me to get here! Hugs

Wendy Rycroft July 31, 2016 at 11:36 AM I like this one best because it a doing poem, it's active, it's real x it's already changed and you're doing it xxx

Alexis Y. July 31, 2016 at 10:42 AM Hi Jerry, Congratulations on your 1st place win: -) Alexis

Mike Hauser July 28, 2016 at 7:14 AM Couldn't agree more! Love it!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 27, 2016 at 11:39 AM - Everyone can do something - A great poem, Jerry - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jerry T Curtis July 27, 2016 at 2:54 PM Thank you Sunshine

Jan Allison July 27, 2016 at 10:45 AM a smile and a friendly word can make such a difference to someone's day - there is no need for anyone to drop litter there are enough bins around the streets - it used to infuriate me when I worked at the school to see the mess the kids would leave especially in the canteen:-( hugs Jan xx Jerry T Curtis July 27, 2016 at 2:55 PM Poets should know the power of words--eh---thanks Jan

Daniel Turner July 27, 2016 at 8:50 AM GREAT poem, Jerry. A7 I read a lot of poems and this is one everyone should read. We must be a lot a like because I do the very same things and it DOES make a difference. Super job!!! Jerry T Curtis July 27, 2016 at 2:57 PM Thanks Daniel----it's nice to know there are others like us