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Words of wisdom " praise in public, correct or criticize in private", this is Gods teachings!

Mr Smith

Now I ask you this
A more common name you will not find
Cities have thousands of them
Small towns have at least one
Why pretty much everywhere you go
You will find a Mr. Smith
 
Why once in china
In the middle of nowhere
This old Chinese man came out of his hut
Shook my hand
Said , Ni Hoa me Mr. Smith
I was truly and duly shocked
Being a Smith, he made me tea and served me lunch
 
Go to any hockey game and I will tell you this
In the stands
There will be 1000's and more
of Smiths, Mr. and Misses and all manner of Smiths
Why even the Montreal Canadians have one!!!
Now if you turn around, there will be a smith behind
The odds say this is true, and thankfully for all, 
To hold a door open
To help an old lady across the street
The Smiths are gods angels
Lending a helping hand
Love and good cheer, you know a smith is near
 
Now you may ask me how I know all this to be true
The answer is quite simple you see
I know a Tim Smith
A kinder man you will not find
A family that loves him
Friends that appreciate him
A tavern that knows him by first name
Someone who always buys me a DRINK!!!! 
A man of loyalty this is for sure
What else explains a Blackhawks fan?
 
So I tip my hat to my friend Tim
I raise a glass of good cheer and salute
To a family man of honor
With a heart of gold for those lucky enough
To know Him
Cheers
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Relish Avatar
February 2, 2015 at 1:40 AM
Wow loved it... a great tribute... and the first part is quite humorous... was all smiles #7... best wishes, nad!
Vaso Avatar
February 2, 2015 at 6:31 AM
Thank you!
Chircop Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 5:21 PM
I am lucky to know one Tim Smith,and He is a God send..Indeed tbe Smiths leave you smitten with their sweet ways.A wonderful tribute..Only a good friend can recognize another,and so you are.Tim is an amazing poet and friend,even a wonderful dad.What an amazing tribute,to such a wonderful person,so are you.A fav,btw..I love the pic.. you added ??
Vaso Avatar
February 2, 2015 at 6:30 AM
The Pic is of a Canadians Hockey player, Bobby Smith :)
Roper Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 2:33 PM
Arthur, I love your note, “Praise in public, correct or criticize in private.” And your poem shines a 7. Blessings to you my good friend
Vaso Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 3:55 PM
Thank you Eve, god bless!
Onclaud Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 3:59 AM
what a charming dedication for tim, Arthur.. lovebale!.. huggs
Vaso Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 3:54 PM
Thank you Nette! Hugs right back at you!
Manassian Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 12:46 AM
Arthur, you have a heart of gold. This was so beautiful done. Tim is a great guy. I'm glad you have found a friend in him. Hugs
Vaso Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 12:54 AM
I am selfish, I did it for the free drinks he will buy me!!!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 12:32 AM
What a cool poem you wrote in Tim's honor. There are quite a lot of Wongs around too. Smile. I enjoyed this Arthur!
Smith Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 11:26 PM
I am so honored my friend...I will let you drink from the Cup this year..lol
Smith Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 11:38 PM
Maybe he can get us tix
Vaso Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 11:32 PM
See now you can never hate the Habs, a Smith played for them!
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