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Swallow a Smile

"Swallow A Smile"


                 When it first started 
       which would be impossible to trace,
      we've accepted the fact that a smile 
              is only worn for the face!

         Realizing what elicits this gesture 
        is when we are thoroughly pleased
           as the corners of our mouths 
          tend to rise with relative ease!

            What if we took that feeling 
         and to make it more worthwhile,
              what if we did something 
                    so simple as this....
                   "Swallow A Smile!"

                       That's right!....
                   "Swallow A Smile!" 
             Send that feeling way down
                        to our feet!
                   Who wouldn't want 
                   to feel that feeling!
           "Man!, that's got to feel sweet!" 

                   What's the worst 
            that could possibly happen?
                     A case of the 
                        "Giggles" 
                    as it goes down!
                    The very idea to 
                   "Swallow A Smile"
            sure beats wearing a frown!

          Unfortunately the world today 
          is in such a turmoil filled state!
                Whatever could help 
                   to provide relief,
         "Wow! Wouldn't that be great!"

                There is something 
              that pleases everyone
          and causes within great joy,
               like watching a child 
               light up like the sun
         when they receive a new toy!

                 So the next time 
            something good happens
               and you want to feel
          "like your rolling in the aisle!"
               With nothing to lose,
              go ahead, try it once!
                 Enjoy the feeling....
                "Swallow A Smile!"



               WTA-IV  3/22/2016

Copyright © Walter T. Ashe | Year Posted 2016

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James Tate Date: 10/3/2016 5:37:00 PM Walter, I admire your unique poetry, and its quality and wholesomeness. Who would have trhought of swallowing a smile. Great twist, well handled. Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 3/23/2016 1:31:00 PM Walter, I have to swallow my smile and much for in my job, but when I am walking away, going home, leaving it behind, I have the biggest smile on my face... probably not what you meant in your write, lol 7~ Login to Reply Walter T. Ashe Date: 3/23/2016 3:30:00 PM Broken Wings, that's exactly what is meant! I hope you get to smile so much leaving that you have to put rocks in your pockets to keep your feet on the ground! :-) :-) :-).....BRICKS!!! :-))) Thank you!!!

Lin Lane Date: 3/23/2016 5:44:00 AM This is such a positive poem. We've heard it said, "That smile didn't reach her eyes." The most beautiful smile is so genuine that it comes from a happy heart. Walter, thank you for making us smile that way. Login to Reply Walter T. Ashe Date: 3/23/2016 3:19:00 PM Lin, that expression turned on the light! May your day give you many things to smile about! Thank you! :-)

Charlie Smith Date: 3/22/2016 9:38:00 PM Makes me smile just thinking about it. Know where I can get some extra.? You can never have enough Thanks Walter... Login to Reply Walter T. Ashe Date: 3/22/2016 9:44:00 PM :-) :-) "Smiles R Us" would be a really busy store! :-) Thank you Charlie and may reasons to smile just start popping up everywhere! :-)

Tim Smith Date: 3/22/2016 9:07:00 PM A great happy poem Walter. I am smiling. Login to Reply Walter T. Ashe Date: 3/22/2016 9:33:00 PM Good evening to you Tim! Thank you and when it comes to smiles may it take hammers and chisels to remove them... And better yet May that not be successful! :-)