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A Smile Makes it Better

July 17, 2020 By Annette1 18 Comments

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Tired and sleepy-eyed on a hot Friday afternoon I fear I didn’t do justice to my thoughts, but perhaps I did.Β  I was thinking about the word smile and thought about how often a smile makes it better.Β  Wanted to encourage others in this Five Minute Friday word prompt post to remember the power of a smile.Β 

A smiles makes it better

A Smile Makes it Better

Have you ever noticed how
a smile makes it better?
Creates a bit of joy,
and welcome.

A smile is simply a frown
Turned upside.
A change in perspective
Needed to change the course of a day.

10-12 muscles to smile
6-11 muscles to frown
So consider that upturned lips
is a small weight loss tool! πŸ™‚

Unfortunately at times
a smile is a falsity shown
hiding truth, yet
Perhaps believed?

But at times forcing a smile
Causes a change in behaviour,
Encouraging a postive outlook.
Where before bleakness lived.

Take a moment and try it
when feeling sad and alone
Smile at the person walking
down the side of the road.

See what a smile can bring
in the heart of a little child
or a granny sitting on her porch
a smile matters.

A smile brings cheer and
The cheerful of heart
has a continual feast
a feast of joy sown.

Have you noticed a grin brings
A light to the eyes
Which in turn rejoices the heart
of all who see it.

Show the cheer that you have within
Bring light to those around
It’s a grace we can offer
To a hurting world.

For a smile
Makes it better
Let it start from
the decisions you make.

Beam at those around
offer a moment of cheer.
Let the grace of God within
A beacon in the night.

Scriptures Referenced

Β A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.Β  Proverbs 15:13Β 

Β All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.Β  Proverbs 15:15Β 

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.Β  Proverbs 12:25 Β 

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.Β  Proverbs 15:30Β 

Faith Like the Young
Endure the burden

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  1. Wendy Elzinga says

    July 17, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Beautiful words. And true that sometimes the act of smiling changes things around

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    • Annette1 says

      July 18, 2020 at 12:30 am

      isn’t it? πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Suzannah says

    July 17, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    What a lovely poem – certainly made me smile πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Annette1 says

      July 18, 2020 at 12:29 am

      I am so glad. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Sandra K Stein says

    July 17, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    Love your poem and the Scripture references.

    Reply
    • Annette1 says

      July 18, 2020 at 12:29 am

      thank you Sandra

      Reply
  4. Loretta says

    July 18, 2020 at 3:30 am

    We smile because we trust in God for everything. He doesn’t let our bones dry. God is good x end #14

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    • Annette1 says

      July 19, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      very muchly so. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Sharon Hazel says

    July 18, 2020 at 8:31 am

    You did well! Love the scripture references, a good word makes us glad – and that’s your poem, brought a smile πŸ™‚

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    • Annette1 says

      July 19, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      thank you Sharon. πŸ™‚ good to know!

      Reply
  6. Kym says

    July 18, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    A glad heart and a sincere smile really do make such a difference! In our own hearts and often to others around us. Since I often find myself one of the few “unmasked” people in public places, I try to make sure I offer smiles freely to others. πŸ™‚

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    • Annette1 says

      July 19, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      keep those smiles coming Kym, I’ll imagine you are sending one my way. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Lori says

    July 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    I need this one today. Thank you!

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    • Annette1 says

      July 19, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      I am thankful. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. mariel says

    July 20, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    such a sweet poem. and yes, I love the smile “weightloss too! πŸ™‚ God bless you!

    Reply
    • Annette1 says

      July 21, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      oh good! I”m glad you caught the smile. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Lori says

    July 30, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    Always good to read your poems.

    Reply
    • Annette1 says

      July 31, 2020 at 9:39 pm

      thank you my friend

      Reply

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