Laughter

Laughter is a balm to soothe
Whatever makes you ache
And those who would reject that thought
Are making a mistake.

Just spend an afternoon or eve
With friends from long ago
And reminisce until the giggles
Start to overflow.

For when you’re caught up having fun
The bad stuff slinks away,
Afraid to tamper with the joy
On obvious display.

If only we could bottle up
Those laughs for future use,
Then all the sadness lurking ‘round
Perhaps we could reduce.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Mcleod Avatar
August 11, 2015 at 1:12 PM
Hi Ilene. I love the flow and rythm. The messeage comes out well as well. A perfect poem. I liked it much. Well done!
Duggan Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Hi Ilene, very well put, only wish I could laugh more often, trouble is I have to have something to really make me laugh, Peter is always laughing, what at I don't know but that is him, take care my friend...........Vera...
Johnson Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 5:10 PM
Funny how dwelling on such a subject leaves us with the knowledge of the opposite. Keep smiling. :)
Bauer Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 6:43 PM
great point, robert! i'll try to take your advice, too. thank you for all your support...
Squires Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Nice job....really enjoyed the writ. Keep up the good work.
Bauer Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 6:42 PM
thank you, john! i appreciate the comment...
Merryman Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 9:41 PM
Wise words, Ilene. They say "laughter is the best medicine". A delightful read! Love, Kim
Bauer Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 6:42 PM
thank you so much, kim! much appreciated...
Allison Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 8:13 PM
oh yes we do need to bottle the laughter Ilene for the grey days ahead - but I always know that I simply have to turn to your pages and I am guaranteed a smile will form on my lips:-) hugs Jan xx7
Allison Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 1:47 PM
my pleasure:-) hugs jan xx
Bauer Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 6:41 PM
that is one of the sweetest comments i've ever gotten, jan. thank you! :)
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