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Smiles Required



No need to be first
Smile often
Live with compassion


Written:  7-17-2019
Words to Live By Poetry Contest
Sponsor:Maureen McGreavy

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Georgia Kereopa

July 22, 2019 at 6:16 AM

:) so true, congratulations Jeanne

Jeanne Mcgee

July 22, 2019 at 9:30 AM

Thanks Georgia!

Alexis Y.

July 21, 2019 at 4:09 PM

Hi Jeanne, I agree with the message within this write. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Jeanne Mcgee

July 22, 2019 at 9:29 AM

Thanks for your kind comments Alexis!

P.S. Awtry

July 21, 2019 at 2:33 PM

Smiles are the simplest expression of gratitude I think. Congratulations!

Jeanne Mcgee

July 22, 2019 at 9:31 AM

They are aren't they? and so easy to give. Thanks!

Gershon Wolf

July 21, 2019 at 2:22 PM

Ah, no need at all!! Smiles are the biggest winners. Nicely expressed, Jeanne. Congrats! :) gw

Jeanne Mcgee

July 22, 2019 at 9:30 AM

Yes, I've seen it true on just a smile to someone on the street and the difference is immediate!

Line Gauthier

July 21, 2019 at 1:56 PM

Such a wonderful call for patience. Congrats on your win, Jeanne.

Janice Canerdy

July 21, 2019 at 1:16 PM

Jeanne, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice

Alkas Poetry

July 20, 2019 at 2:41 AM

Be friendly, be sympathetic, do not need to be number 1 be free and happy, salute Jeanne, alkas

Jeanne Mcgee

July 20, 2019 at 10:05 AM

Glad you enjoyed.

Caren Krutsinger

July 20, 2019 at 1:52 AM

That first line is wise beyond wise. Who knows this? Not the immature, that is for sure!

Jeanne Mcgee

July 20, 2019 at 10:08 AM

Usually we find ourselves right behind them after they've pushed and shoved to get ahead...doesn't really do much good in the end!

Heidi Sands

July 18, 2019 at 7:29 AM

A great message for the day! Nice one :)

Michelle Faulkner

July 17, 2019 at 10:29 PM

Yes, we should all smile more!

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