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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

Date: 8/9/2016 12:56:00 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

Date: 7/31/2016 11:36:00 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.

Date: 7/31/2016 10:42:00 AM

Hi Jerry, Congratulations on your 1st place win: -) Alexis

Mike Hauser

Date: 7/28/2016 7:14:00 AM

Couldn't agree more! Love it!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/27/2016 11:39:00 AM

- Everyone can do something - A great poem, Jerry - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 7/27/2016 2:54:00 PM

Thank you Sunshine

Jan Allison

Date: 7/27/2016 10:45:00 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
Date: 7/27/2016 2:55:00 PM

Poets should know the power of words--eh---thanks Jan

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/27/2016 8:50:00 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
Date: 7/27/2016 2:57:00 PM

Thanks Daniel----it's nice to know there are others like us