Smile
Why aren't you smiling back at me
I'm having a great day, don't you see
Why aren't people friendly anymore
Common courtesy has gone out the door
Kids off to school without any trouble
Kisses and hugs then rush to work
On the double
Job duties completed right on time
Run to grocery store, can't get behind
Pick up kids and all will be fine
I see a familiar face I hadn't seen in a while
She glances at me but there is no smile
She kinda just looked right through me
I don't get it, can't we all just be friendly
How hard is it to crack a small smile
Common courtesy is gone, no denial
Delicious supper shared with family
Spouse shares sad news he heard today
The woman I just saw in the store
Lost husband suddenly the week before
She was diagnosed with cancer, stage four
And will only survive a few months more
The cancer has spread despite all the chemo
No family for support and to lean on
Now her sole support in her life is gone
She probably won't survive very long
I am not smiling when I hear this news
Nor smiling but now changing my views
Not smiling when drop kids off at school
Can't smile at work, I feel such a fool
Coworkers ask why aren't you smiling
Smiling has taken on a new meaning
It's not as spontaneous as was before
I don't smile as much as I use to
Looking at sullen, smile less faces
What caused happiness to be erased
Death and disease and family stresses
Abuse and loss and money messes
Maybe my smile will bring you comfort
And if you don't smile back, I will hope
And pray you have a reason to smile again
Someday..........
Copyright © Jeanie Bennett | Year Posted 2017
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