That Which Makes Me Smile

From a reddish, horrifying gloomy cloud which brings upon a frowning beast~ I shall overcome and finally a smile shall bring me peace—poet :) Smiles are weapons against pain Armor protection for depression or hate Diffusers for an opponent’s attack Antidotes of dopamine and cortisol Smiling eyes are the windows to the soul some say, yet smiles can be deceiving A player uses his charm that sweeps you away An enemies leer stirs unspoken innuendos, mouth is smiling yet dead eyes defy A ghoulish grin denies it's upside-down smile, scornful cinnabar smears, spanning ‘cross the lips from cheek-to-cheek as fingers paint when tears deny a petulant pout ‘Tis what makes me frown What makes me smile can be admired in; Arts colorful paintings, ancient and new Fashion Design, Egyptian hieroglyphics Poetry, witty with a bit of whimsy humorous Limericks with mindful tricks Animals and a child's innocence a baby’s giggle, a kitten’s purr, a puppy’s warmth, a bird’s chirp Musicals songs, Movies Rom-coms Theatre recites, the Opera excites Dances that mash up with Western music, high energy fusion of styles global, multifaceted technique Bolly-Hop, Disco-Funk, Tap! Is sheik Music's nostalgia, classical is golden Nature's moonshine, sunshine, a stolen starry night Red bourbon rosette, blue violet, fragrance flowers From land to Ocean, to the crystalline sapphire sea Food and drink, Antipasto, mint Iced Tea, Tapas and Sangria, Hors d’oeuvres and cognac Finally and most of all what makes me smile? Love of life, so free-spirited, it gives love back