Should you find a reason, however slight,
for my freedom – a sunbeam, a rose bud
or an “I love you” from your little child
set me free. Don’t hold me down with the might
of your burdens – those clothes to fold and wash
a sink full of dishes, voices that demand
all of you at once. It will cost you none
to let me out but the scowl in your eyes
that will perhaps give way to some brightness
to lift your spirits. Maybe then, you’ll find
joy in what you do. Do not remain blind
to the beauty of everyday just because
you feel down. Smile, smile as much as you can
Ah, such a simple thing, this victor’s crown.
WPC: FACE DVERSE'S OPEN LINK NIGHT
MY WALL 
What lovely words you’ve written and what a beautiful smile that woman has. 🙂
Beautiful words. Beautiful picture.
Totally endearing. I would have watched that interaction between that little girl and the smiling woman with the same interest that you did. And so true about setting your smile free with abandon! Thanks for sharing, Imelda…I enjoyed this very much.
Gayle ~
Lovely…
Wonderful words of inspiration. 🙂
What a lovely moment you captured.
Lovely inspiring poem. Imelda. It is so important to smile because that brings out positive energy 🙂 Love, love, love that shot you took and your caption. It is a beautiful moment and I hope that the two of them had a great day after the encounter ❤
The image is wonderful and I could feel how inspiring it can be… How much a smile can change the world. Maybe if we just tried a little every day.
I am smiling as I read your photo notes and poem Imelda ~ In the everyday, there are simple things that can bring a smile ~
Wish I was there to see it, but then again, I suppose I am, through your lovely poem! Thanks for sharing with us.
You have hit your mark with your poetry. I am smiling.
Sigh… this is absolutely lovely!! 🙂
Smiles can inspire …even poetry. Great message in your poem of looking for the light in simple moments of interaction.
Thanks, Mish. Smiles are fascinating. Years ago, when I was having a rather bum day and while I was walking to work, I met a little girl in her mother’s arms and when she saw me, she smiled so beautifully. That carried me through the day.
Great poem, very uplifting, dear Imelda. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Aquileana 🙂
Thank you, Aquileana. Have a wonderful weekend, too. 🙂
Victor’s crown, absolutely 🙂 Oh I wish there were more victors!
What a nicer world we would have, no? 🙂
Exactly 🙂
What a beautiful capture and I love your smile poem, Imelda. Well done! 🙂
Thanks, Sylvia. 🙂
And this made me smile! The image, the poem, the thought of two people sharing such a moment that you were able to enjoy. Thank you for all of the smiles!
So easy to get bogged down and tied up in the day-to-day drudgery. It’s amazing how it’s often the simplest little things that will lift your spirits — if you let them. You’ve captured that thought here perfectly with the poem, pic and posting. 🙂
Do not remain blind
to the beauty of everyday just because
you feel down. Smile,
A smile will certainly put one on a higher pedestal, victorious no less!
Hank
Thanks for dropping by, Hank. 🙂