I wonder where the smile comes from
when broken in pieces the heart heaves a sigh
when holding back tears is so much a routine
when meeting the ends is a struggle
when life’s infinite challenges
test the mettle
tire the soul
pry into peace
a single smile blooms
hoping for a better tomorrow
a better company
a better life experience
a wealth of abundance
a gift of richness of love and laughter
coz isn’t life a gift in itself?
many smiles grow from a single smile
so smile
just smile.
PS: Month-end madness
Adhyapika 
2 responses to “A Single Smile”
Another poem for my collection. Thank you. It comes at an important time, having just lost a dear family member.
P.S. When you publish your book, I’d suggest omitting “coz isn’t life a gift in itself?” and the last three lines.
It’s hard to self-edit, I know, especially when it comes to ending a poem. I read a long time ago that often one finds a perfect ending somewhere above the first one. That is the case, I think, with the line, “many smiles grow from a single smile.”
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Oh, it is a difficult time losing someone dear, my prayers.
Thanks for the suggestion about the ending.Its difficult to ‘self-edit’ as you said.One needs to be very objective and that’s not my strength at all. Thanks!
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