Smile

Not so much a poem as a note

Whenever you see someone across the street,

Next to you,

Whenever,

Smile at them.

They might think you're weird,

You might too,

But that person,

Who knows what they're going through.

At the end of the day,

That smile,

They might remember it when they're alone,

When everything seems hopeless,

No hope or faith.

That smile might remind them,

There is good still,

And people will always care,

Even if it's just the stranger across the road.

Smile...

You might save someone.

Author's Note

like all my recent ones probably no good but something i wanted to write.

Reviews

[Chris]

that is a sad Author's Note... this poem has a value in that it asks people to reach beyond their - selves just for the possible sake of another... it doesn't ask for anything that costs more than ANYONE can afford to give - a moment of their time given with intent. It has heart.

[Perfect Mistake]

Beautifully written. I feel like some people only need a friend or a smile to re-insure them, good job :3

[BetanuZwei]

Such a lovely sentiment, and it really is true. No-one smiles enough these days. Although I do think that a smile ought to be sincere, nothing is more irritating than faux-happiness.

[cynicalbeliever]

thank you :) and way i see it is that if someone doesnt smile from you smile at them and they'll smile back making both your days, good luck in LA :)

[Monique]

I really like this! I recently moved to LA and feel like I could use a friendly smile once and a while from a stranger