Smile.

The light in a smile 's
such a welcome sight
it warms the heart
In the chill of night.
Like gentle wind 
from an angel’s wings
that touch our souls
as it first takes flight.


The light in a smile's
like food to the soul, 
a treat to a child,
a touch of gold
even so , our smile's  so rare
as we think more often of the burdens we bear.

The light in a smile
fills one’s heart with joy
 even as we toil
the  frown on our brow briefly disappears
as the warmth in a smile extends good cheer.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Lopez Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Marqaret, congrats on being featured this week!
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May 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM
Margaret, nice work and congrats on being featured this week...Raul
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May 16, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Funny what a little smile can accomplish. Congrats on your featured write. God Bless Phyl
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May 16, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Bravo Margaret! This is a wonderful write and it is so true. A smile is so easy and free to give. One of the best gifts we have I think. Keep writing! Well done :)
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May 15, 2009 at 6:03 AM
this piece is awesome. you are such a great poet. a well deserved feature.... keep writing. great you!. love Leke
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May 13, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Fine poem, Margaret. I'll bet you have a WONDERFUL smile. Congrats on this pick. Love, daver
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May 12, 2009 at 5:19 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Meg. Love, Carol
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May 11, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Got me smiling with this uplifting poem. Just wanted to drop by and add yongratulations on having it featured to my other comment. Keep on writing! Wishing you continued success. Karen
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May 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Congratulations on your excellent featured write of the week! Love, Shar
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May 11, 2009 at 6:35 AM
Great poem. Great advice. Congrats Meg on "Smile." being featured. Vince
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May 11, 2009 at 5:39 AM
Margaret,...this is a great piece,..I really like this poem! And congrats on having it featured this week! james
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May 11, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Congrats on your featured poem this week Meg.Rgds Brian
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May 10, 2009 at 10:56 PM
I enjoyed your lovely poem my freind and congratulations on your featured write. Ernilando
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