I Owe You a Smile

I owe you a smile



If on today you see me down
Just know that I’m not myself right now
I’m just not having a good day
So please don’t get in my way
If I turn around and snap at you
It’s probably because I’ve already warned you
Today I’m not feeling like myself
So please go bother someone else
I’m sorry if you don’t like my attitude
I’m really trying hard not to be rude
But the wrinkle in my forehead should be a sign
That today is not your day and neither mine
So let me cool down and you try again in a little while
And remember this… “I owe you a smile.”


 “The Simple Words”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Monteblanco Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 1:16 PM
I like it. We all go through this type of day, but it's how we deal with it that defines us...in my opinion
A  Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 10:06 PM
Why Thank you James, for the smile.. ha-ha..Just kidding, a very nice poem. , Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will find much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your poetry. At this very moment, I will greet you with the same smile, other poets passed when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your writings. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT
Andresen Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 2:26 PM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,James :) - I choose your first great and well written poem - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Nance Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 7:31 AM
It is real, I like it :)
Williams Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 8:20 AM
Thank you Casarah! It is real, and I am sure this how we all feel sometimes!
A   Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 11:25 PM
Hi James, awe.. this is so sweet... wonderful ending... ,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Williams Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 8:22 AM
Thank you! I will enter into the contest eventually! I look forward to posting many more.
Holley Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 3:21 PM
I have felt this way so many times. I can really relate to it. This is unique and honestly written i really enjoyed reading it.
Williams Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Thank You Louise! I appreciate your comments:)
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