I was out watering my ferns and redwoods this afternoon when this came to me:
Smiles
They warm my heart and spirits
And never go out of style
Like the beaming ones that couples show
As they walk together down the aisle
Nearly all are wonderful
But some mean so much more
Such as those from a loving family
When you walk through the front door.
Some reflect favorite memories
From the first on a baby’s face
To the those shared by parents
When they feel a child’s embrace
The proud but sometimes sad ones
When the children have all grown
Packed up and moved out
To build lives of their own.
The kind a surgeon wears
After a long and hard fight
That says they’re going to pull through
And everything will be alright.
They are so often present
When I travel down Memory Lane
Think back to favorite scenes
And experience them again.
–Russ Towne
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
(Smiles) very nice
Thank you for your smiles and compliment, Boomie.
Russ
(smiling too) they are disarming and put people at ease and bring comfort and hope and…..
So true. Thank you!
Russ
This so lovely Russ! We find a smile always helps every situation.
Bella and DiDi
Thank you kindly, young ladies. Smiles look so good on both of you!
Russ
Aww…thank you Russ.
Love it, Russ. Told you it was addictive! 😉
Thank you, Cathy. Yes, I’ve noticed. ;-D!
Russ
🙂 smiles all ’round. and yes, it’s the smallest of gestures but can make such a huge impact on our day…and our memories. lovely
Thank you, Rhonda. I agree. Your comment may seem a small gesture to you but is a valued kindness to me. And it brought a smile to my face.
Russ
As did your post. And….it continues! 🙂
Smiles given and smiles returned are a universal language. What a gift! Thank you, Russ ;o)
Your comment sand friendship often bring smiles to my face and warmth to my heart. Thank you for such precious gifts, Jan.
Russ
Absolutely delightful! Thank you so much for sharing the brightness in your heart Russ. Your smiles are a beacon to us all. You always brighten my days! Hugs, Gina 🙂
And you, mine, my friend. Thank younfor your kind and generous comments.
Hugs to you too, Gina!
Russ
Liked it a lot Russ! 😛
Thank you for your comment. It brought a smile to my face, as your comments always do, my friend.
Russ