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Mona Lisa
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since 1999-08-25
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Halifax, Nova Scotia

0 posted 1999-08-29 02:37 PM


Laughter is the best medicine
but can it cure the ill's of the soul?

Can it cure the curse of sadness
and fill the void of a hole?

Can it replace a frown with a smile
and lift up drooping lips?

Replace pessimism with optimism
and form a full eclipse?

I decided to see for myself
and put it to the test

It wasn't all that easy but I tried
and gave it my best

And not before long,
I was surprised to find

The soul was cured,
and the hole resigned

The frown was no more
and my lips had lifted,

In place of pessimism,
optimism existed

Before I knew it,
I burst into laughter

At the taste of medicine,
for so long I'd sought after.


© Copyright 1999 Mona Lisa - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 1999-08-29 02:44 PM


A wonderful message well spoken.....and ,oh, so true!
miriam
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2 posted 1999-08-30 12:21 PM


i am boosting you back up. great poem.
RainbowGirl
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since 1999-07-31
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3 posted 1999-08-30 12:26 PM


Kudos....

HUGS

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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.



Mona Lisa
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since 1999-08-25
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
4 posted 1999-08-30 04:12 PM


Thank you all for your kind remarks. I have tried this remedy of laughter and you know what? It really does work.



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