Smiling Faces

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In June of, 2020, I decided to write a book titled “365 Joyful Poems” as my way of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. The object was to write 365 Poems of Joy in 365 days. I began this journey on June 22, 2020 and completed the 365 poems on March 2, 2021. The primary purpose of this journey was to bring a little bit of joy to myself as well as those who may read it

The poems do not tell a story per say but are an anthology of what was going on in my mind at the time they were penned. I set several standards for these poems,

1) That they should not convey negative thoughts.

2) That they should not use negative words.

3) That they give each and every one of us hope and an inward feeling of happiness.

4) No depressing poems allowed.

5) That even if they don’t make any sense they shower a little joy in your daily lives.

“Smiling Faces” is but one of those 365 poems.

There is no place Like a smiling face It sets the pace It makes the case For a happy heart It’s a cinnamon tart All spicy and smart No frowns allowed Said the sign on the door Tis not a place for disgruntled souls All we sell is happy inside There is nothing to hide Your face much prettier When graced with a smile Your life more buoyant Times more enjoyed Yours to unstitch Come comrades, come Lift up those jowls With a mighty howl Let the world delight In the jewels on your face For this is the place To enjoy the art And relish the poetry Of those smiling faces Standing in front of you

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