A SMILE

A smile costs nothing, but gives much -
It takes but a moment, but the memory
Of it usually lasts forever.
None are so rich that can get along
Without it -
And none are so poor but that can
Be made rich by it.
It enriches those who receive
Without making poor those who give -
It creates sunshine in the home,
Fosters goodwill in business.
And it is good antidote for trouble -
And yet it cannot be begged, borrowed
Or stolen, for it is of no value
Unless it is freely given away.
Some people are too busy to give
You a smile -
Give them one of yours -
For the good Lord knows that no one
Needs a smile so badly
As he or she who has none
Smiles left to give.

Author Unknown