Smile

Smile,
my youth.
It helps life
when you curve your
lips up to the sun.
It enlightens the soul
expanding it to cover
all of the darkness in the world.
Use it as a tool to fight against
the ones who do not want your happiness.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Reith Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 7:41 AM
How nice it is to smile! And how true it be that some will always look to snatch it away! Smile put a smile on my face! Thanks Doreen and look forward to reading more!
Wright Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 8:14 PM
I am glad you are smiling...thank you Donald I am smiling too lol!
Brown Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 7:46 AM
Outstanding write Doreen. Love, Carol
Wright Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 8:13 PM
Thank you Carol :-)
Falgout Avatar
June 25, 2012 at 10:12 PM
Very well said,,,love this poem,,,love debra
Wright Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Thamk you Debra glad you loved :-)
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 18, 2012 at 7:48 AM
Well said...I love your Etheree!! beautifully done!
Wright Avatar
June 18, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Thank you Ink-U-Script. I am glad that you enjoyed it.
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