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I Am Shopkeeper of Happiness
I’m shopkeeper of happiness
my warehouse is full of joy, pleasure
it is loaded with belly laughter and frowns
“Happiness Shop Now Open”, is my shop’s label
If you come to my shop, give me smile
that is the cash price you pay for my goods
You are my teacher, teach me with smile
that is the gateway to my inquisitive brain
Smile to me when you come to my home
that is the best gift I will offer in return
If you visit me in my work place, smile
A warm heartily service you will receive
If you want to win me as friend, laugh with me
that is the path leading to my heart
And when I wrong you, smile to me
that is the only way to gain reconciliation
If you are my partner, smile always
your smile ties my soul to yours forever as one
I urge my neighbor to frown at me freely
that is a very good act of brotherly living
Happy in this world I shall be with everyone
I know beyond reasonable doubt that when I die
I shall not smile to anyone in heaven or hell
because my lips shall remain on earth
Copyright ©
Solomon Ochwo-Oburu
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