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Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

0 posted 1999-09-23 10:37 AM

It's easy making laughter,
I do it all day long,
To me it is, so worthwhile,
To make somebody smile.

Sadly life won't always flow,
Like the melody of song,
Admire the ones that can still smile,
When everything goes wrong.

Trouble tests your heart,
And it comes more through-out the years,
The smiles that are worth,
More than anything on earth,
Are the smiles that shine through tears.

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

1 posted 1999-09-23 10:40 AM

Toe, this was very touching! See you can write a serious piece!! This brought a tear to my eye, it has touched me deeply today!
So true! Well said.

JTF
Member

since 1999-08-09

Posts 319
France

2 posted 1999-09-23 10:50 AM

Buzz, that's very strong ! ... you shouldn't be afraid of writing serious stuff ! ... ya know, you should just write more ... fullstop .... cus your poems are truly a gift ..

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 1999-09-23 10:54 AM

Toerag: Beautiful poem, dear friend... I would appreciate laughter to brighten my day from any source... but I think that last verse describes well why your smiles are so treasured.

Lucie
Senior Member

since 1999-06-20

Posts 1077
Houston

4 posted 1999-09-23 10:55 AM

EXACTLY! From one giggler to another, I know just what you mean!

Iloveit
Senior Member

since 1999-09-02

Posts 1121
NM

5 posted 1999-09-23 11:24 AM

sigh...yep, guess that's why the ones that make me smile are so precious to me

thanks toe, for the smiles, and the poem, it is wonderful

RainbowGirl
Member Elite

since 1999-07-31

Posts 3023
United Kingdom

6 posted 1999-09-23 11:31 AM

As the laughter makes you shake
and the tears just up and go
look around and you will find
That lovely man called TOE..

HUSG

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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.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 1999-09-24 10:05 AM

As I read through so many of the poems this morning, I was overwhelmed by sadness... so many hearts breaking, so many souls aching... some griefs that seem unbearable... and my sympathy and compassion go to all.

I was reminded of this poem... in the deepest darkness, a smile often brings a tiny bit of healing... even if that healing isn't immediately apparent. And I, for one, am grateful for the smile-givers.

Thanks, Toe... for a wonderful poem. We each have the ability to make life a little less grim for someone... I needed that reminder.

Poet deVine

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

8 posted 1999-09-24 10:14 AM

Gosh! A serious Toe? This is a very good poem with a worthwhile message for everyone! Thank you.

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