A part of life and living here
Is finding each day bits of cheer
To help us carry 'round a smile
As we wander thru our workday mile
We meet with friends who've had it rough
And sometimes if we're lucky 'nuff
We can share a greeting and a grin
No matter what the trouble's been
We love and help and bring along
The ones who aren't quite as strong
Then they, in turn, can share a smile
'Cause now they're stronger by a mile
This makes our world a better place
A simple smile has been our ace
A bit of happiness was sent
And didn't cost us one red cent
So many times our daily bread
Is earned by forging straight ahead
Ambition burning in our eye
E'en stepping on some other guy
I'll tell you what--let's form a pact
Let's all agree on how to act
Let's try a smile when first we meet
And use care where we put our feet
The profits this could bring to all
Who live on this terrestrial ball
Would be enormous from day one
In terms of smiles and having fun
Our health would benefit as well
In fewer strokes and nervous spells
Our hearts be better, stomachs, too
And clearer minds, whate'er we do
So live your life at work or play
The simple,laid-back, smiling way
At least, please have a little grin
Enjoy yourself, 'cause it's no sin
Then as you go to make your way
Through each and ev'ry single day
Opponents will be bustin' in
To find out where you got that grin
And there are those, without, within
Who'll be offended by your grin
"If you were trying hard", they'll say,
"You'd be more serious today"
They'll tell you
"You should not enjoy
The time you spend at work, old boy
You're only here to earn your way
To good retirement some fine day"
But we know better, wot the heck
You shouldn't be so stiff of neck
To make the old blood-pressure rise
Don't cause the "floaters" 'fore your eyes
Some small advice I leave for you
Whatever work you wamt to do
Leave it at work when you go home
And moreso when promotions come
At home, you'll find relaxin' time
Where you can rest and clear your mind
Next day, the battle starts anew
And your attitude will pull you through
Stay with that little grin all day
It shows that things are goin' your way
Then all the "drudges" may find out
They don't need to groaan and pout
If you relax, and let it show
Your work will then more eas'ly go
And others who must work with you
Will fidg their job goes easier, too
You might move up a notch again
And wouldn't that be an awful sin
If you could live in higher style
Because you wouldn't stop your smile ?
Have YOU learned to s.m.i.l.e all day at work ?
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Very good. Would you believe it. You made me SMILE!!!!!!!!!
Kathy
language: 5, rhythm: 5, subject: 5, tone: 5, form: 5.
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Ill admit this is close to popsite of whats I write from time to time.
But honestly that makes me enjoy it more. Opens a lot more thought then if I mostly agree.
well done.
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I am not a fan of poems with so much rhyme but having said that, this is a very nice poem of that style. Much attention to detail is required to fashion this poem, which is pretty long. It is a nice invitational poem, it invites us to be different in little ways that can pay big dividens.
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Stunning.
This is well written, and almost flawless. I would like to point out a few misspellings. (Only four).
1. In the fourth line: the 'thru' you used should be replaced with through. Indeed, thru is an informal use of through.
2. Seventh stanza, first line: you put 'tll' It should be tell.
3. Fifth stanza from the bottom, second line: you put 'wamt'. I know it was problem and honest mistake when you type. the 'm' and 'n' button are side by side. But surely, it would be want, not 'wamt'.
4. And finally, sixth stanza from the bottom first line: you used 'wot'. Wot is an Arabic verb meaning 'to know'. Did you mean to put there instead of 'wot', but 'what'?
My favorite stanza overall was:
This makes our world a better place
A simple smile has been our ace
A bit of happiness was sent
And didn't cost us one red cent
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You made my day..
Hi OldHerm
I am running out of words or just been teeming with words to say how wonderful your poem is..Your upbeat note invariably reads well, feels well and flows well especially with that astouding rhythm...
Wishing all the flowers(people) of the world bloom(smile) the way you have meant it to be..Smile is surely that sweet little curve that one can live and give in the making of a peaceful world..Thanks a bunch for sharing..Keep pouring in more.
Much regards
RhythmDivine
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Thank you so much for those kind words
Now you have made MY day---and I read that I have made your "favorites list"--I Have just read your profile--I was not familiar with you or your work, but will make it my business to become so---today---again, my favorite word---THANXALOT-------OLDHERM
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Hi Oldherm, another classic, optimistic, "oldherm" poem I've come to look forward to and love. Always, your poetry brings a smile to my face, which is fitting on this one considering the topic You have a writing style that has a cosiness to it, and it's a nice feeling to get when reading your work. Keep writing..and I'll keep reading and enjoying the journey. Thanks.
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