Worry Less Smile More
This poem reminds us to worry less, smile more, and choose a lighter outlook on life, just like the cheerful town called Don’t You Worry.
When you smile, you give your worries less space and your joy more room to grow.
Updated January 19, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer
While this poem is lighthearted and fun, it also carries a simple message filled with wisdom. It reminds us that worry often steals our peace, while a smile can lift our spirit and brighten the day.
Share this poem with someone who may be carrying heavy thoughts or facing stress. Sometimes a few kind words and a cheerful reminder can make a real difference.
As you read through these verses, let them encourage you to relax, breathe deeply, and enjoy life more fully. Smiling more and worrying less is a habit that brings comfort not only to you, but also to everyone around you.
The Town of Don't You Worry
There's a town called Don't-You-Worry,
On the banks of River Smile,
Where the Cheer-Up and Be-Happy,
Blossoms sweetly all the while.
Where the Never-Grumble flower,
Blooms beside the fragrant Try,
And the Never-Give-Up and Patience
Point their faces lo the sky.
In the Valley of Contentment,
In the province of I-will,
You will find this lovely city,
At the foot of No-Fret hill,
There are thoroughfares delightful
In this very charming town,
And on every side are shade trees
Named the Very-Seldom-Frown.
Rustic benches, quite enticing,
You'll find scattered here and there;
And to each a vine is clinging
Called the Frequent-Ernest Prayer.
Everybody there is happy.
And is singing all the while,
In the town of Don't You Worry,
On the banks of River Smile.
Worry And Fret
Worry and Fret were two little men
That knocked at my door again and again.
"O pray let us in, but to tarry a night,
And we will be off with the dawning of light."
At last, moved to pity, I opened the door
To shelter these travelers, hungry and poor;
But when on the morrow I bade them "Adieu."
They said, quite unmoved, "We'll tarry with you."
And, deaf to entreaty and callous to threat.
These troublesome guests abide with me yet.
You're Crazy
Smile.
Give Earth the biggest smile you've got.
See every glimmer of light in the scariest, darkest sky.
And when people think you're crazy,
Then you know you've accomplished something
Very few dare to try.
More
More smiling, less worrying.
More compassion, less judgment.
More blessed, less stressed.
More love, less hate.
A Smile And A Frown
Only a frown! Yet it pressed a sting
Into the day which had been so glad;
The red rose turned to a scentless thing:
The bird-song ceased with discordant ring;
And a heart was heavy and sad.
Only a smile! yet it cast a spell
Over the sky which had been so gray;
The rain made music wherever it fell;
The wind sang the song of the marriage-bell,
And a heart was light and gay.
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Conclusion
These poems remind us that worry does not have to control our days. When we choose to smile, we invite more peace, joy, and calm into our lives. Even small moments of happiness can help lighten heavy hearts and bring hope when times feel hard.
May these verses encourage you to step into your own “Town of Don’t You Worry” by letting go of what you cannot change and focusing on what brings goodness and gratitude into your life. A simple smile can be the start of something beautiful.
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