though the rain forgets to pour
the stars we wish upon find forest floor
we smile still
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though the memories of loved ones fade
the photographs of time remain
we smile still
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though the thunder roars
in sync with men who cry for war
we smile still
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though the gloom hangs over
like fog on an autumn road
we smile still
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though hope is thin
we pray love will win
and we smile still
------------------------------AUTHOR'S NOTE-------------------------------------
I know that times are so hard for so many right now - mentally, emotionally, financially. This poem is for you. It's an encouragement to seek the joy and to find moments to smile. They say that laughter is the best medicine, and well, I think smiling is a pretty amazing remedy as well. You never know the difference a single simple smile will make to you, to your family, or to a complete stranger. I hope this poem and this note of love and hope as been a little smile for you.
About the Creator
Ellie Hoovs
Breathing life into the lost and broken. Writes to mend what fire couldn't destroy. Poetry stitched from ashes, longing, and stubborn hope.
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This poem is such a beautiful testimony of resilience and the enduring nature of hope through life's inevitability of troubles and afflictions. This repetition of "we smile still" as an emphatic, approaching-sarcasm declaration of defiance against hard times effectively draws attention to the human capacity to find light amidst darkness. This is a message that reminds us that even in the midst of sorrow, fear, and despair, there remains a possibility to choose happiness. 🌞
Thank you ❤️ I need this reminder, thank you for making me smile today. 🥰
We smile still.
This poem made me smile! Amazing work