Smile

Here's how to turn your frown upside down...
with hardly any trying.
Do it quick...don't delay...
or you may end up crying.
You can do it anywhere...
some may laugh...but don't you care.
Say them loud for all to hear...
let's switch in high gear.
Cackle...shriek...beam or grin...
chuckle...chortle...snicker...
if you want...and you feel brave...
you can say them even quicker.
Laugh...giggle...or even snort...
keep them rolling in the aisles.
You can make your own list up...
what ever makes you smile!

                                             P.R. Deremer

*** read this poem using the melody of Yankee Doodle Dandy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Munot  Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 9:04 AM
It never takes a special occasion to smile ... but even if your smiles makes others laugh it is your way of reacting and you feel better . Well written , Pam ... you for sure made me smile :)
Smith Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Every occasion is one that could produce a smile. We don't need to save them for special occasions. Well organised and presented piece. David in NZ
Allison Avatar
July 24, 2019 at 3:21 PM
What a fun poem, you sure had me smiling Pam:-) hugs Jan xx
Deremer Avatar
July 24, 2019 at 4:09 PM
Thank you very much.
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