The Magic of Smile

a smile is

nature’s gift

to humanity

a smile has

fragrance of a flower

sweetness of sugar

sound of the ocean

colors of a rainbow

and warmth of a hug

a smile feels like

a gentle peck

on the cheek

from a distance

a smile transforms

unfamiliar into familiar

skepticism into curiosity

a hesitation into a welcome

a smile has potential to

turn strangers into friends

put anger on a pause

and stall aggression

a smile makes space for

a conversation

without words

a smile begins to

bridge distances

soften attitudes and

reveal possibilities

even when

there is nobody to smile at

smiling at the mirror

warms my heart

and opens my mind