How To Smile

Lessons in Smiling Effectively

first, lift one cheek

curve the sides of your mouth

into a shape similar to the letter ‘U’

it may take time to get used to

IMPORTANT:

forget about self

you means nothing

deplete your fears

you will grow the way you’re meant

don’t suffocate something so beautiful

next, lift the opposite cheek

show teeth

make it believable

CAUTION:

no one else will trust it

after all it can be infectious

can cause an unruly amount of confidence

subject to change if not rooted

then, raise your head

back and let out a belly roar

let go

BEWARE:

here’s the turn

there’s magic in your glo

you have all the right to end this now

don’t be fooled

you get what you give

and a lot of times not

the wages of joy

if you decide to proceed

you must keep choosing it

will be a puzzle

preceded by potential and followed by purpose

finally, be ruthless and regal

let your past know what it didn’t steal

show your future what to expect

and repeat as often as you breath