Say Cheese!

There are many reasons, for which we smile,

It always takes us ahead, mile by mile,

If beauty is power, a smile is its sword,

Its allure can’t be expressed by any word.

 

That pretty smile when with a loved one,

Or a goofy grin when your friend cracks a pun,

When her mother greets her adorable kid,

Or the bliss that even warms a heart gelid.

 

That winning smile with one’s success,

Or when you’re looking good in that pretty dress,

After helping someone emerges a twinkle,

A smile is something that conceals every wrinkle.

 

It’s really simple to make someone cry,

But with enough nerve, one’s sorrow can fly,

Making someone smile isn’t an easy task,

It doesn’t happen simply by putting on a mask.

 

Our mind’s like a strainer which filters tea,

It controls which emotions others can see,

When tea’s strained, the leaves are left behind,

Just like amidst all sorrows is a smile you can unwind.