Smile

Smile, don't let the day get you down.
Smile, it's much easier than frown.
     Greet the morning with your laughter.
     Know that dreams may still come true.
     Pray for happy ever after,
     For your neighbor and for you.

Smile, share it with the world outside.
Smile, dry the tears that have been cried.
     Be a ray of hope that's shining,
     Like a beacon in the night.
     You're an architect designing,
     Ways to fill the dark with light.

Smile, give a hand to those in need.
Smile, Gently watering love's seed.
     Your life is music, sing it's song.
     Shout it from the mountain top.
     Invite the world to sing along.
     The melody will never stop.

Smile, it's a gift you have to give.
Smile, it's the only way to live.
JUST SMILE!

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Michael Ponnambalam

Date: 12/6/2020 3:29:00 AM

Enjoyed your poem on SMILE, Robert. I am a lover of smiles; hence resonate with your words. What I enjoyed most are: Greet the morning with your laughter. Know that dreams may still come true. Pray for happy ever after, For your neighbor and for you. God bless.

Lyric Man

Date: 7/2/2018 12:25:00 PM

Robert.. Congrats on being a featured poet this week. This poem is certainly worthy of that recognition. Blessings! Come see me...

Jan Allison

Date: 8/3/2014 4:40:00 PM

In my office job I used to take the mail to the post office ever night at a certain time. One day I was delayed and was standing in line behind a very tall man and I heard the guy behind the counter say to his colleague 'has she been in yet - 'the elfin one who is always smiling' - Oh how he blushed when he realised I was there - it made my day and I'm still smiling despite trauma in my life! Hugs jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/4/2014 1:48:00 PM

I try and smile at most things Robert and I love to try and make people laugh or smile at my poems. My life is tough at the moment with dad terminally ill yet at his 90th party on Saturday the smiles never left our faces. Hugs Jan xxx

Robert Nehls
Date: 8/4/2014 1:42:00 PM

It feels good to know that our smiles are making a difference, Jan. Just from reading your poetry I bet you are always smiling. I decided quite a few years back that I had no right to project my negative feelings or attitude on to others. I smile at all that I come in contact with. They almost always smile back. Our smile can change the world.... Robert.

Faye Gibson

Date: 6/22/2014 2:27:00 PM

This is great, Robert; a smile is the fruit of a contented heart...

Robert Nehls
Date: 6/23/2014 2:20:00 AM

I really enjoyed writing this one, Faye. I believe a smile is one of God's greatest gifts to us, Because it can convey so much without a word. Hope it made you smile..... Robert.

Arlene Smith

Date: 6/19/2014 6:47:00 PM

Wonderful write, Robert!.. Smiles are contagious.. And waking with gratitude and a positive makes your day so much better!.. Hugs my friend.. Arlene..

Robert Nehls
Date: 6/19/2014 7:18:00 PM

Yes they are contagious, Arlene. The greatest gift we have to give and we can give it to everyone. thanks for your kind words my friend.... Robert.

Robin Davis

Date: 6/15/2014 10:48:00 PM

Robert What a wonderfully written poem full of great advice and truth. You created a write that will make all readers smile and be filled with joy. Thank you for the great comment on my Red Riding Hood poem.

Robert Nehls
Date: 6/18/2014 7:22:00 AM

You always have such kind words, Robin. I hope it does make people smile. It is contagious and I believe if spread far and wide it can change the world. Let it begin with us. Your friend..... Robert.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/15/2014 8:08:00 PM

Anytime Robert, I did enjoy the power and thoughts of smiles...Linda

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/15/2014 6:23:00 PM

Hi Robert, I think I will smile now, that's all I got to give. I will shout it from the top of my lungs.... I smile to all, especially with the write from this poem....XOX...Linda

Robert Nehls
Date: 6/15/2014 7:58:00 PM

I'm So glad it made you smile, Linda. I don't believe there is anything more powerful. The greatest gift we have to give. Thank you so much, My Dear...... Robert.

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/14/2014 10:12:00 AM

A great write with a great message my friend. Simply can not go wrong with that. Avery enjoyable read and yes I smile ,more than once .. BBBBRAVOOO!!!!!

Robert Nehls
Date: 6/15/2014 12:47:00 AM

Thanks so much, Robert. Always appreciate your comments my friend. I have a smile on my face. Hope you are having a good weekend.... Robert.

Susan Palli

Date: 6/13/2014 2:53:00 PM

Love it!

Robert Nehls
Date: 6/13/2014 7:11:00 PM

Thanks for your comment, Susan. Hope it made you smile.... Robert.

Latosha Mitchell

Date: 6/13/2014 10:40:00 AM

This is a sweet, enjoyable read!

Robert Nehls
Date: 6/13/2014 7:02:00 PM

Thank you, Latosha. Glad you enjoyed it. I always thought that a smile is the least expensive and greatest gift we have to give. Thanks for reading.... Robert.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2014 9:30:00 AM

this is so sweet and happy a poem. I think there is a song of this title too, right? I have to get to work, but I wanted to thank you for saying you would read my sonnets. Are you sure? I must have at least 150 of them here. the other half still in my files! No I don't talk in ten syllable sentences but that seems to be my way in poetry. Put up some more poems, right away!!!

Robert Nehls
Date: 6/13/2014 6:58:00 PM

So glad you are back with comments, Andrea. I'm happy you enjoyed this one. Charlie Chaplin wrote a song by this title. Your sonnets are great and I love that meter. Thanks for your encouragement and I will post more poems soon.... Robert.