Smile

What varied thoughts the new year bears,

For some, excitement, for some, fresh cares.

Expectant souls survey their days

And earth attempts to mend its tears.

 

Each person views in different ways

their year behind, and the coming maze.

Many have only moments to be

And countless others have just met the sun’s rays.

 

Of struggles some are nearly free,

They live swept up in a breeze of the sea.

Yet some have an ocean overflowing with trials

For life they pay a heavy fee.

 

Differences litter the world’s scattered aisles.

Diversity unites us, like contrasting tiles.

This new year, as you journey over the miles,

Relieve others’ troubles with a simple smile.