Smile

Smile when nothing seems to be going your way.
Smile when you really haven't a word to say.
Smile just because you can.
Smile even though you can't find your pan.
You don't know what will happen tomorrow so smile away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Knop Avatar
April 1, 2010 at 9:21 AM
So true, Courtney! With only a smile one could win the world!.. Lovely poem! And thak you for your weöcome comment. Read some more of my poems, if you'd like, now I will post another Tanka...Wishing you Happy Easter!...Gert
Mcglone Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 2:14 PM
This poem is GREAT! this is exactly how life should be lived!
Palli Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Will do!
Freeman Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 11:05 AM
You would be supprised how many smiles you will get back. Smile! Sincere, Love, Moses
Bono Avatar
November 18, 2009 at 12:13 PM
very nice thought.check out my poems and see if you like any.
Saucillo Avatar
November 13, 2009 at 2:39 PM
thanks for sharing this poem. it put a smile on my face. it lit a fire to my heart. great poem. keep writing.
Poole Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 11:22 AM
This is awsome
Fraser Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 12:29 PM
It's good to smile Courtney, cheery write >> James
Guzzi Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 12:52 PM
welcome to the soup smiley! Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Interesting idea. It is easier to smile uses less muscles. Keep writing. Sara
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