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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”

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John Monteblanco

Date: 12/25/2014 1:16:00 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

Skat A

Date: 4/11/2014 10:06:00 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

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/11/2014 2:26:00 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 :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/11/2014 7:31:00 AM

It is real, I like it :)

James Williams
Date: 4/11/2014 8:20:00 AM

Thank you Casarah! It is real, and I am sure this how we all feel sometimes!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/10/2014 11:25:00 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 <-@

James Williams
Date: 4/11/2014 8:22:00 AM

Thank you! I will enter into the contest eventually! I look forward to posting many more.

Louise Holley

Date: 4/10/2014 3:21:00 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.

James Williams
Date: 4/11/2014 8:23:00 AM

Thank You Louise! I appreciate your comments:)