Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SMILE AND SPEAK KINDLY, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH


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SMILE AND SPEAK KINDLY, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Smile and speak kindly, dear brother
Last Line: May win back their friendship again!
Subject(s): Kindness; Smiles


Smile and speak kindly, dear brother,
Oh! how much there is in a smile,
And a word kindly said to another! -
Then smile and speak kindly to all.

To the poor smile and speak kindly,
And think it not a disgrace;
A cheery good eve, or good morning,
May bring a smile to their face.

Some heart whose love chords are broken,
Which your harsh words once thrilled with pain,
A smile and a word kindly spoken
May win back their friendship again!




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