Smile…
I know that this may sound cliche,
but won’t you give it a try today?
When you see someone whose eyes are dim,
greet them with a wide, happy grin?
Show those dimples and pearly whites,
it may just be their day’s highlight.
A smile is contagious and fun to spread.
Just do it, you’ll see – full speed ahead!
It could be the cure that heals the blues,
maybe even the common cold and flu.
It’s easy, and it is free to give.
it can even be a kind forgive.
A simple smile can spread some light,
and be the way to make a day bright.
It’s a gesture, it’s a gift,
it can be a huge lift.
If everyone tried this once per day,
imagine how lovely… imagine how gay.
You can turn the world on with your smile
You can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
RIP Mary Tyler Moore – Your smile will be remembered
the creative life in between 
Smiles back from here in NYC…thanks Jodi! (K)
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Such a sweet poem for Mary. I remember her well and her and Rhoda always made me smile.
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Great poem! Sweet tribute. Thanks for all the smiles you give to me. 🙂
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This certainly made me smile 😊 Great post, Jodi!
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Thank you!! 😊
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Wonderful post. I so loved MTM.
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Me tooooo!
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Such a wonderful and fun poem! And, I love the smile! I’m smiling back at you. 🙂
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You have me smiling, Jodi! RIP MTM…..
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A smile is a priceless gift!
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Your last line may be misunderstood…….. but the sentiments are lovely! 🙂
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Why?
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Sorry …. last line in black font.
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I still don’t understand. Lol.
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“If everyone tried this once per day,
imagine how lovely… imagine how gay.”
Whereas “gay” was a common term for happy, it has now morphed into “uncool” (“My friend is being so gay!”), and there is the homosexual interpretation. I am sure that we all know how you intended it, but ambiguity can obviously create misunderstandings.
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I wondered if that is what you meant. Lol. I’m happy with it either way. 😉👍❤
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Absolutely. The “uncool” interpretation is not so inspiring! 🙂
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So lovely xxx
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Yep! This worked!! Totally smiling now! Great post! 😃😃
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Thanks for sharing a smile with me today, friend!! 😃 I always believe a smile can go a long way in lifting someone’s spirits. 🙂🙃😊 And I find when I can give a smile away, it also brightens my day!
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🙂 So true!!! And it fits into the rhyme! 🙂
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It doesn’t take much, does it?😃
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it really doesn’t 🙂
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What a lovely tribute to the wonderful MTM! This made me smile, thank you Jodi!
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I’m happy you’re smiling Kathryn! 🙂
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So cute Jodi!
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I loved Mary Tyler Moore, and she had the most wonderful smile! It was a gift, and one that we can all give.
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I so agree. 😊
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My brother who turns 58 and I were texting about MTM’s impact on the world, especially young women and journalists. We had literally taken Ordinary People home from library to watch over Christmas and talked about this very dedicated actress. Smiles, Robin
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