Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'today, I Choose To Smile'

Today, I choose to smile 
At the things that don’t make sense

Maybe they will stop me from speculating 
Maybe it will distract me from my worrying thoughts

My smile might just make you smile too
Imagine the possibilities 
If we can remember to smile at the things
We can’t change 

If we take the time and deal with things as they happen
Instead of wasting time on tomorrow’s questions  

I sometimes catch myself in a trapped space

Things are not always in our control 
Irrespective the stress attached to it - 
It will not alter tomorrow 
Until tomorrow starts

Today, I choose to smile 
At the things that don’t make sense

Who knows about tomorrow?
Maybe the things I am speculating 
About might not materialize

Then I would have wasted today’s joy 

So today, I choose to smile

©135505072013

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Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs October 6, 2013 at 9:45 AM Great, truly encouraging, I love the positivity of your poems.

Rachel W August 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM Smiles are a wonderful and powerful thing, aren't they? Fabulous write :) -Rachel

Pace Ink-U-Script July 28, 2013 at 5:59 PM I soooo love this....I'm smiling now!!! :)

Connie Gildersleeve July 25, 2013 at 5:59 PM This a terrific message, very positive. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sean L Sanders July 25, 2013 at 9:34 AM This is so uplifting your such a great poet

Anne-Lise Andresen July 10, 2013 at 2:04 PM - Wilma excellent poem !!!! - Love it !!!!! - :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Charmaine Chircop July 9, 2013 at 2:40 PM What an uplifting message in your very sweet poem Wilma.I am smiling big.Here s a hug sweet friend.

Audrey Haick July 8, 2013 at 11:52 PM You have wisdom and grace, dear Wilma..it's all about "attitude". Keep smiling! I love your little gem..Priceless! TMFVS. Much love, Annalise

Andrea Dietrich July 5, 2013 at 10:45 PM what a great theme and title for this one, wilma. One of the most positive poems I read tonight!

Suzanne Delaney July 5, 2013 at 7:57 PM Wonderful advice. I love smiles. SuZ

Jack Horne July 5, 2013 at 4:05 PM beautiful, excellent philosophy, my friend. Hope you are doing well and having a great week lfde x

Ravi Sathasivam July 5, 2013 at 10:32 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed.Tfs

Nette Onclaud July 5, 2013 at 9:43 AM jubilant melody bringing in the sunshine of time's revelry.. i choose to smile as well, wilms... what a wonderful song!...:) huggs

Russell Sivey July 5, 2013 at 7:20 AM A smile really can light up a room, it's quite contagious and a very beautiful thing! I try to smile as often as I can, people ask me how can I smile all the time, I tell them that life is grand, if you smile it make it bearable!, plus the bonus is that others will smiles back, that makes you feel good! And who doesn't want to feel good? I loved reading this delightful poem this morning! What a remarkable piece, such a tremendous poem, Great Work!!

Poet Tacito July 5, 2013 at 7:06 AM Yes! Do not allow your mind to rent space to those who make you sad or hurt you. Only allow the smiles. Wonderful!