SMILE

When your head loses it's grip and fumbles 

And your feet are made slow by life's troubles 

Smile, not for a while 

But till all of it is past.

When all life offers you is a try 

And the air you breathe is cold and dry 

Don't be too quick to despair 

Try a smile and try will be repaired.

When you look to your head and all of it is blank 

Your senses lost; emptiness your bank 

Look to your pen, smile a while 

And fresh ideas shall fill your files. 

When you covet a precious treasure 

And it plays you around like a little football 

Be calm, rest a while, smile 

And the treasure will be at your dial. 

When she rants yet a long while 

Don't pant, just smile 

Smile and she'll be cold with your love 

Smile and she'll be calm like a dove. 

When you're old and filled with grey 

Do not let bitterness be your prey 

Smile yesterday, tomorrow and today 

For in it, you'll find strength for each passing day. 

When you lose a treasure you held dear 

Sorrow, but do not live in tears 

Do not let the pain last forever 

Smile now, or you may never. 

Smile, not for a cause;

But as a course. 

Not as a show to be seen; 

But as a culture to be lived. 

Smile today, while you may 

While it's day; and your teeth remain. 

Life is too short they say, 

So, smile and live all the way! 

©2015 CHIDUBEM N.J