Shirley Oremland Poet I do not know?

The Smile

I was taking my daily 
walk down the street,
I felt so troubled and sad
I could barely move my feet.

I was just about to take the turn
around the corner and finish my mile,
when I spotted and aged somewhat crippled man
trudging along , but wearing the greatest smile,

It didn't seem to matter to him
how long it took him to get where he wanted to go,
He just kept on moving
even though his steps were very slow. 

He made me realize my sadness and sorrow
was so small, nothing to compare
 with the pain he must feel daily
if he wants to get t out and go anywhere.

I lifted  my head up  higher
and stepped up my pace,
I threw my shoulders back
I too, put a smile upon my face.

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