The Smile Within My HeartIf my smile is only for a moment,When things are going right. What good is such a fading thing? With such a fickle plight? The feature that I long for, Is like a fine piece of art. One that truly shows the hope, That exists in my heart. A picture that is so amazing, Words cannot define. There is a healthy dose of compassion, At the center of it's design. But a smile is all I really have, That can show in just a spark. The feelings that I hold inside, The real emotions of my heart. So with this in mind, I must be sure, To maintain a joyful grin. For you never know just who is watching, Or who is looking in. For others will judge me by the way, I react when things go wrong. They will be focusing on the words of my lips, Be it a sound of sorrow or a joyful song. A smile will show my inner truth, If in hard times it remains. But the lack of a grin can display, A heart full of disdain. This is why I fill my life with God. For He protects my world from the dark. And allows the light to shine, From the smile within my heart. Jay Parr Back to Christian Poetry
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