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LET THE SUNSHINE IN

A Song For The Ages

By Margaret BrennanPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

LET THE SUNSHINE IN

A Song for the Ages

A little whimsy is good for the soul.

A genuine smile can brighten a day.

Enjoy a good laugh and soon you will see

How it chases the doldrums away.

A song comes to mind that my mom often sang –

She taught me to sing it as well.

‘Twas a song from the ages but never grows old,

And good advice it does tell.

Oft times a dark cloud will loom overhead

That causes our spirit to frown.

I’ll think of my mom singing that song

And turn my frown upside down.

To brighten your day, I’m adding the words.

Hoping to make your day worthwhile.

Sing with me now, as loud as you can.

I’d like to see us all smile.

* * * *

(Although this is not the entire song, it's the part that meat the most to mom)

* * * *

So let the sunshine in

face it with a grin.

Smilers never lose

and frowners never win.

So let the sunshine in

face it with a grin

Open up your heart and let the sunshine in.

inspirational

About the Creator

Margaret Brennan

I am a 78-year old grandmother who loves to write, fish, and grab my camera to capture the beautiful scenery I see around me.

My husband and I found our paradise in Punta Gorda Florida where the weather always keeps us guessing.

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  • Darkos2 years ago

    This is Lovely :) Lots of Sun on Your side ! made me Smile :)

  • Shirley Belk2 years ago

    What a beautiful life lesson she taught

  • Mother Combs2 years ago

    🤓☀🌞🌞😁

  • Mariann Carroll2 years ago

    My favorite childhood song .My mom sang this song to me when I was little, too :)

  • Test2 years ago

    Thank you for this beautiful poem. It's a reminder to treasure the simple joys in life and share them with others. Let's keep the song alive!"

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