Laughter, the Best Medicine

We live in a world where sickness abounds, Sometimes stumping the best of providers. Symptoms and tests almost always expound, While the emotional costs grow wider. The travel and care and expenses we bare, In dollars and tears for a healing. Pale when compared, with the voluminous prayers, Our reverence and humility kneeling. Seeing through to the end, great strength we must take, And the position that attitude matters. A stiff upper lip and a smile sometimes fake, Anything less, and fragile hope easily shatters. Yet until we’re called home, to streets paved with gold, Or abodes filled with love and affection, Widely known in the hearts, of the young and the old, Laughter remains, life's greatest healing medication!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Marcum Wong Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 2:42 PM
I loved this inspiring poem that has such veracity. An expression of love as well. Blessings for your sister to get better and better! : )
Gist Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 3:18 PM
Nice style and you are correct! And so I laugh, laugh, laugh! Good work!
Ellis Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 2:38 AM
Great rhyming is back
Hagy Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 2:45 PM
Beautiful poem with a great message! Attitude is everything, and laughter is gold. And a wonderful dedication to your brave sister... I will add her to my prayers.
Heemstra Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 10:16 AM
My wife and I are always laughing, despite our pains. We're strong believers laughter is the best! Thank you for taking that lifetime plunge!
Kendrick Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 8:20 AM
Enjoyed reading this work...If for a contest, reads like a winner to me..Way to go..It reads like she had a joyful spirit within her..Sara
Alter Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 9:42 PM
True sentiment ably expressed. the second stanza really flowed effortlessly.
Romaine Avatar
January 14, 2015 at 2:49 PM
Hey Michael, wonderfully expressed feeling and dedication to your sister. In my opinion, laughter is fine but you are her best medicine!! Neva
Jerden Avatar
March 12, 2014 at 4:37 PM
Michael, the rhyme and meter is perfect. I really liked the particular theme you used. I just had to go to this one because of the title, being a long time subscriber to Reader's Digest. I see this one placed in a contest, also. Congratulations!
Wegman Avatar
March 12, 2014 at 10:10 PM
Thank you Roy. This was indeed a fun write...a request of my sister's, a short process I found healing to my own soul!
Mehta Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 6:04 AM
Very Wonderful write. Congrats on the win, michael
Wegman Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 12:16 PM
THANK YOU, doc. It was a fun write!
A  Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 2:27 AM
Michael, awesome win. ~ Love ~ SKAT
Wegman Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Thank you SKAT!
Andresen Avatar
March 9, 2014 at 4:54 PM
- A wonderful poem posted for Giorgio A.V. contest - "Impress me with a small poem III" - Congratulations on your win, Michael !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Wegman Avatar
March 9, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Thank you Anne Lise! How fun!!
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March 9, 2014 at 1:12 PM
Wow Michael this is so awesome! This is enough to encourage and lift anyone's spirit. Shirley
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