Tired and sleepy-eyed on a hot Friday afternoon I fear I didn’t do justice to my thoughts, but perhaps I did. I was thinking about the word smile and thought about how often a smile makes it better. Wanted to encourage others in this Five Minute Friday word prompt post to remember the power of a smile.
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! 🙂
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
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. Proverbs 15:13
All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Proverbs 12:25
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones. Proverbs 15:30
Beautiful words. And true that sometimes the act of smiling changes things around
isn’t it? 🙂
What a lovely poem – certainly made me smile 🙂
I am so glad. 🙂
Love your poem and the Scripture references.
thank you Sandra
We smile because we trust in God for everything. He doesn’t let our bones dry. God is good x end #14
very muchly so. 🙂
You did well! Love the scripture references, a good word makes us glad – and that’s your poem, brought a smile 🙂
thank you Sharon. 🙂 good to know!
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. 🙂
keep those smiles coming Kym, I’ll imagine you are sending one my way. 🙂
I need this one today. Thank you!
I am thankful. 🙂
such a sweet poem. and yes, I love the smile “weightloss too! 🙂 God bless you!
oh good! I”m glad you caught the smile. 🙂
Always good to read your poems.
thank you my friend