A Kind Word and A Smile

There are those days in all our lives

where nothing seems to be right.

No one thing to point to, no one to blame,

just feelings that settle too deep.

We can tell ourselves to let it all go,

that our life is really not bad.

As hard as we try, we can't shake it off

like a cold chill that refuses to leave.

When these feelings linger and refuse to leave,

we may hear a whisper in our ear.

Call it fate, or a guardian angel,

in a stranger who suddenly appears.

A kind word or compliment not expected

will catch us by surprise.

We turn to see the smiling face

of a stranger sent to lift our soul.

This small act of kindness, no matter how brief,

will impact the rest of our day.

A simple reminder to be aware of so much

we have to be thankful for.

As we go about our day, we must remember

to spread kindness whenever we can.

Some days we will be the guardian angel,

and others the one who needs a hand.

A few kind words, a compliment, and a smile

can have impact far more than we know.