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Smile and Laugh

You can work very hard and long-

you can give of your best always.

But - do you know what ?

people won't like you if you don't 'smile and laugh'.

 

You can take all the stress that comes your way-

you can take lot's of hardships and the low pay.

But - do you know what ?

people won't like you if you don't 'smile and laugh'.

 

Yes you can take hatred,racism...

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It Takes Courage

A Poem By Graham Robinson ' It Takes Courage'.

It takes courage to stay or go - sometimes..
It takes courage to say yes or no - sometimes..
It takes courage to 'smile and laugh' - sometimes..
It takes courage to be who you really are - sometimes..
It takes courage to even drive a bloody car - sometimes..
It takes courage to both care and share ...

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It Takes Courage ...sometimes

It Takes Courage to say Yes or No - sometimes..

It Takes Courage to stay or go - sometimes..

It Takes Courage to be who you really are - sometimes..

It Takes Courage to Laugh and to Smile - but not all of the while, just - sometimes..

It Takes Courage to face adversity and other bad times - sometimes..

It Takes Courage to keep  sharing and caring and trusting - sometimes..

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