A Gift To Share

I was given a smile the other day

From someone who passed me on their way.

I wasn't sure what I should do.

Perhaps, I'll leave it up to you.

If I should keep it for myself,

Put it on the kitchen shelf.

Then it would be a certainty

To bring some happiness to me.

Somehow that doesn't feel just right

For me to keep it in my sight

When others might need

A waft of warmth, oh yes indeed.

For hopefully, they too, will understand

That a smile is like a helping hand.

I'm hoping that you will agree

And someday share a smile with me.

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