No dismay…I received a smile today
No dismay…I was able to smile today
Faced with challenges, it’s okay
faced with disappointments it’s okay
Nothing took my breath away
Today is a good day
I smile through it all
anyhow anyway
It’s okay to smile today
anyhow anyway
It’s okay to get bad news
and still, have a good day
It’s okay
Nothing took my breath away
I smiled anyhow anyway
What’s your forte
is there a thirst you must obey
A thirst to be okay
A thirst to smile today
Then create a smiling decree
Sing the song that brings tranquility
See it is okay
Breathe
Nothing has taken your breath away
So anyhow anyway
make today a good day!
Reflections: A Mindful Journey 
This makes me smile. The way we create our own harbor against storms. Just swaying here, and enjoying your verse.
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How nice to be swaying and enjoying poetry. you just paint a picture that brings a smile to my face. Thank you so much for not only reading, but taking the time to share your thoughts with me as well❤️🙂🙏
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You’re most welcome. Here’s to more moving poetry and chances for dance. Cheers!
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Love that thought and your energy!
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Wonderful piece! Excellent flow! Truly enjoyed.❤️
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Grace thank you so much! I am truly glad you enjoyed it. your comments are full of energy🙂
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My pleasure.💕❤️💕
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I’m glad for you and I’m glad you wrote this. Spoke straight to my heart.
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Eleanor, now your comment is touching and provides me with a reason to smile❤️🙂 Thank you for being uniquely you🙏
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Awesome. Inspiring and a beautiful reminder to smile no matter what. Life will always surprise us with the good-bad-and-in-between, if we can smile through it all then we’ll have the outlook that you’ve described in this piece. 🌞 it’s aspirational 🌞
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Dee, I really appreciate being read by you! Your comments always add to the poetry or post itself 🌸 Smiles not only help the person smiling, but it could be a miracle smile for someone else going through. So I appreciate your comment and aspirational thoughts🙏🌞
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Your posts trigger response. Glad to be able to add some amount of value from what your writing tiggers for me. 👍🏽👍🏽
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🙏❤️
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A smiling decree we declare…for our everyday welfare! LOVE reading your poetry Sir.
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Yes a smile works miracles. Thanks Kelly and I am most happy for your continuous read and always leaving an encouraging comment!
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Thanks for the smiles while reading your words. Very positive and necessary. Great thoughts and expression. 🙂
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Surely, your comment begets a smile and my day just got brighter!❤️🙂 Yes sometime a smile is all someone needs to make it through! thank you for your input and affirming words🙏🌸
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Nice one. A smile, at least to show that we are grateful to the Giver of life.
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Eunice thank you! I love your perspective!❤️
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The pleasure is mine.
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This is so beautiful, made me smile for sure 😊
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then I have delivered and you have also return unto me a smile. thank you❤️🙂🙏
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❤️🌸 Thank you for sharing Your light🌸
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🙏❤️🙂
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You have a wonderful reading voice! Thank you for this burst of positivity 🙂
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Lauren I am clear blue sky elated! thank you for your kindness and this giant smile that unfortunately you can’t see. Just image a little boy receiving his first tonka truck. lol Have a wonderful rest of the week. and Thank you again!💕🙂
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I’m glad, I can imagine the Tonka-truck grin, it’s lovely! Thanking you for the week’s well wishes, you have an excellent week yourself 🙂
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❤️🙂🙏
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Lovely poem, and added a smile to my face!
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That is all I could hope for and thank for sharing your smile with me! Thank you!
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This gave me a subtle smile, reminding me of when I discovered the value of a true smile that becomes the gift of the day. A smile that comes regardless of joy or pain – gives us an assurance that today is a good day. Deeply beautiful poem!
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Thank you for waxing poetically in your comments and giving me another reason to smile. Today is a Good Day!
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🙏🏼💛😊
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Beautifully written. Loved it 👌🏼👌🏼
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Deeksha thanks for reading and leaving a comment. I am glad you loved it 🙏
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This is a great reminder to smile no matter your troubles. We are here to fight another day. Very hopeful ♥️
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Yes! and yes you can muster up a smile. I’ll fight for my joy and appreciation of life. Keep smiling, shed a tear when need be and then smile some more. thank you for sharing your thoughts on the matter.🙂
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♥️♥️♥️
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😁♥️
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