Smile Poems
Be inspired and encouraged by these funny short poems about smiling and life. As you read the humorous verses may you also find words of wisdom. While the poems are fun to read we also find that the poetry is inspirational and motivational. We hope you enjoy them and you find yourself smiling once you have read them! A great stress reliever is laughing and smiling. May the poems here make you smile or remind you to smile. As they say it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile!Poet: Julie Hebert, © 2012
There are many people,
In the world today,
That would rather clean,
Than go out and play.
They clean just in case,
Someone may arrive,
Not realizing those people,
Are out living their lives.
So much time wasted,
On cleaning your house.
Wouldn't you rather be
Out on the town with your spouse?
Personally I would much rather,
Be out and about,
Then sitting at home,
Cleaning with doubt.
I have a life,
In need of some play.
Who cares if my house,
Is not spotless each day?
A house is no home,
Unless its been lived in.
And living comes mess,
From the floor to the ceiling.
So dust if you must,
But remember this saying.
Life is too short,
Don't go wasting a day.
Old age will find you,
And it won't be discussed.
When you go as we all do,
You'll make much more dust!
and it's fun too."
Anne Wilson Schaef
By Poet Unknown
When the weather suits you not, Try smiling.
When your coffee isn't hot, Try smiling.
When your neighbors don't do right,
Or your relatives all fight,
Sure 'tis hared, but then you might Try smiling.
Doesn't change the things, of course- Just smiling.
But it cannot make them worse- Just smiling.
And it seems to help your case,
Brightens up a gloomy place,
Then, it sort o' rests your face- Just smiling.
Smile
By Poet Unknown
Like a bread without the spreadin'.
Like a mattress without beddin',
Like a cart without a hoss,
Like a door without a latchstring,
Like a dry an' barren creed bed-
Is the face without a smile.
Like a house without a dooryard,
Like a clock without a mainspring,
That will never tell the hour;
A thing that sort o' makes yo' feel
A hunger all the while-
Oh, the saddest sight that ever was
Is a face without a smile!
The face of man was built for smiles,
An' thereby he is blest
Above the critters of the field,
The birds an' all the rest;
He's just a little lower
Than the angels in the skies,
An' the reason is that he can smile;
Therein his glory lies!
So smile an' don't forget to smile,
An' smile, an' smile ag'in
'Twill help you all along the way,
An' cheer you mile by mile;
An' so, whatever is your lot,
Jes' smile, an' smile, an' smile.
Daily Survival Kit
Author Unknown
Fill a baggie with a Toothpick, Rubber band, Band aid, Pencil, Eraser, Chewing gum, Mint, Candy kiss, Tea bag
Then attach this motivational poem to the bag.
1. Toothpick - to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others
2. Rubber band - to remind you to be flexible: things might not always work out the way you want, but it will work out.
3. Band aid - to remind you to heal hurt feelings,
yours and someone else's
4. Pencil - to remind you to list your blessings everyday
5. Eraser - to remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's OK
6. Chewing gum - to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything
7. Mint - to remind you that you are worth a mint!
8. Candy kiss - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug every day
9. Tea bag - to remind you to relax daily and go over your list of blessings
Poet: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Smile a little, smile a little,
As you go along,
Not alone when life is pleasant,
But when things go wrong.
Care delights to see you frowning,
Loves to hear you sigh;
Turn a smiling face upon her,
Quick the dame will fly.
Smile a little, smile a little,
All along the road;
Every life must have its burden,
Every heart its load.
Why sit down in gloom and darkness,
With your grief to sup?
As you drink Fate's bitter tonic
Smile across the cup.
Smile upon the troubled pilgrims
Whom you pass and meet;
Frowns are thorns, and smiles are blossoms
Oft for weary feet.
Do not make the way seem harder
By a sullen face,
Smile a little, smile a little,
Brighten up the place.
Smile upon your undone labor;
Not for one who grieves
O'er his task, waits wealth or glory;
He who smiles achieves.
Though you meet with loss and sorrow
In the passing years,
Smile a little, smile a little,
Even through your tears.
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