Urge To Smile

Urge To Smile
By Nate Spears


The morning sun rises
My flesh is set back 
Due to my body needing 
Much needed rest
I wonder 
Does anyone else feel 
the urge to smile?
I know right now 
I'm feeling sour


A grin attached to my face
That lights up the sky
Behind my clouds of joy 
There lies a lie
With everyone wondering how?
How can he smile
with so much going on
Rapidly by the hour
People losing their homes


Some can barely feed their kids
The government is gone
They rather spend our money 
On billion dollar drones
Never the less
We're blessed
We're here to see another day
Being healthy and relevant
Gives me strength
To soar into a new day
With unlimited fight 
Packed up under my wings


Another day 
Another chance
For tomorrow 
Thanks in advance
As long as I'm living
I can better my condition 
It's mandatory to smile
A privilege to be living.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 3/7/2013 3:03:00 PM
Nate very good write I enjoyed it...David
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Date: 3/7/2013 3:12:00 PM
I think we all feel this way at times. We smile and proceed with life knowing some days we don't feel worth living. Thanks for stop in and checking my work and leaving kind feedback. Have A Great Day David -Nate
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