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Laugh a Lot

Laugh a lot
Because when you do
The edges of hardened problems
Crumple away to dust... Smile! 


Akkina R Downing

Copyright © Akkina Downing | Year Posted 2017

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Angela Crabtree

March 25, 2021 at 11:18 AM

A powerful poem that all should read. Have a great day, Akkina :)

August 2, 2017 at 10:05 AM

That is too cool another fav. And I absolutely agree laughter does help smooth out a lot of roughness in life. So giggle, giggle, snicker, chuckle, ha ha, Hoo, Hoo, Hoo.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

August 1, 2017 at 3:59 PM

I agree w/your sage advice, Akkina. Laughter is good medicine indeed. Splendid poetic healing balm. Love and joy.

May 12, 2017 at 7:34 AM

Nice work! Mike Reed

May 12, 2017 at 8:34 AM

Thank you Mike :) Kina

May 5, 2017 at 7:55 AM

Four lines but pages of wisdom nicely done Kina. :)"

May 5, 2017 at 8:06 AM

Like they say, laughter is a fabulous medicine :) thanks Ed

Kai Michael Neumann

March 11, 2017 at 1:14 AM

I like that metaphor. To crumple away the dust, which is already dust and is rescued by laughing. Well done, Kai

May 5, 2017 at 8:05 AM

Thank you Kai, sorry I just saw your comment now, and I really appreciate it... Hugs :) Kina

January 29, 2017 at 5:59 PM

Love the poem ...I try to make people smile with my words Akkina:-) hugs jan xx

January 29, 2017 at 6:41 PM

It's the best thing to do Jan, it makes us feel wonderful inside and out :)

January 26, 2017 at 10:13 PM

Laughter is like medicine for the soul! I love this poem. Great work Akkina, chuck

January 27, 2017 at 9:46 AM

It sure is :)

January 25, 2017 at 8:44 AM

It's also a great way to make friends, Kina. I'll bet you have a wonderful laugh:)

January 25, 2017 at 9:21 AM

Yes :)

January 25, 2017 at 7:09 AM

They sure do. Nicely stated Akkina

January 25, 2017 at 9:22 AM

Like they say, laughter is a medicine :)

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