When I was 7, my father gave me a small poster inscribed with this poem. I do not know who wrote it, the copy I have simply records ‘Anonymous’. Nevertheless this mystery poet has had a profound impact on my life. It taught me about the caring power within a smile. A smile’s power can light the world; I wonder what it will do for you ?
A smile costs nothing, but gives much
It enriches those who receive
without making poorer those who give.
It takes but a moment,
but the memory of it
sometimes lasts forever
None is so rich or mighty that they
can get along without it
nd none is so poor but that
he can be made rich by it
A smile creates happiness in the home
fosters goodwill in business
and is the countersign of friendship
It brings rest to the weary,
cheer to the discouraged;
sunshine to the sad and it is
Natures best antidote for trouble
Yet it cannot be bought, begged,
borrowed or stolen; for it is
something of no value to anyone
until it is given away.
Some people are too tired to give
you a smile. Give them one
of yours, as none needs a smile
so much as he who has
no more give.
Anonymous