Spreading Happiness

S - tart by finding your own happiness in life P - oliteness to others is always important R - emember birthdays and special occasions E - ye contact and smiling encourages others A - nd listen to someone's problem without interrupting D - on't ever judge people just give them a chance I - nitiate conversations even with strangers N - ames make people happy so use theirs often G - ive to your community with donations and time H - appily share your skills, like teaching poetry or art A- nd laugh because it brings joy to people you meet in a day P - raise and compliments are uplifting so give plenty P - ut together some care packages and deliver to the sick or poor I - nstead of bad news spread only good news N - othing spreads happiness like kindness so always be kind E - ven to that bedraggled homeless person begging for money S - pend time with family, friends, and even strangers S - how your gratitude, say thank you a lot ________________________ March 21, 2023 Poetry/Acrostic/SPREADING HAPPINESS Copyright Protected, ID 03-1532-997-21 All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France Written for the Standard contest, SPREADING HAPPINESS sponsor, Anoucheka Gangabissoon, Judged 04/15/2023 Third Place