A Simple Smile

She smiled at a sorrowful stranger.  

The smile seemed to make him feel better.  

He remembered past kindnesses of a friend  

And wrote him a thank you letter.  

 

The friend was so pleased with the thank you 

That he left a large tip after lunch. 

The waitress, surprised by the size of the tip, 

Bet the whole thing on a hunch.  

 

The next day she picked up her winnings, 

And gave part to a man on the street.  

The man on the street was grateful; 

For two days he'd had nothing to eat. 

After he finished his dinner, 

He left for his small dingy room. 

(He didn't know at that moment 

that he might be facing his doom.)  

 

On the way he picked up a shivering puppy 

And took him home to get warm.  

The puppy was very grateful 

To be in out of the storm.  

 

That night the house caught on fire. 

The puppy barked the alarm. 

He barked till he woke the whole household 

And saved everybody from harm.  

 

One of the boys that he rescued 

Grew up to be President.  

All this because of a simple smile 

That hadn't cost a cent.  

 

 Smiling truly does not cost a penny. It's free and it's scientifically proven to make you feel better because psychologically it tricks you into believing you are in a better mood. It's contagious as well, and will spread like wildfire if you randomly smile at a passing stranger. Smile today. Smile at your friend when you go up to greet them. Smile at a stranger. You never know what battles they may be facing. A little grin could brighten their entire day and give them a more positive outlook. Even with all of the problems in this world that make us frown, there will still always be room to smile. Find a reason to smile today, and grin away =]