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A Face Without A Smile
A smile is such a simple thing, yet it can make a wonderful difference in someone's day. These three poems about smiling remind us that a cheerful face can lift our spirits, encourage others, and bring a little happiness into difficult moments.
The poem "A Face Without A Smile" uses humour to show how much a smile adds to life. The other poems remind us that a genuine smile comes from within and can offer encouragement even when things are not going our way. May these poems inspire you to smile more often and share that happiness with those around you.
Updated October 23, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
Why a Smile Makes Such a Difference
A face without a smile is compared to everyday things that seem incomplete. With a touch of humour, this poem reminds us that a smile adds warmth to our expressions and can make even the longest day a little brighter.
A Face Without A Smile
Poet: Unknown
Like bread without the spreadin',
Like a puddin' without sauce,
Like a mattress without beddin',
Like a cart without a hoss,
Like a door without a latchstring,
Like a fence without a stile,
Like a dry an' barren creek bed,
Is a face without a smile!
Like a house without a dooryard,
Like a yard without a flower,
Like a clock without a mainspring,
That will never tell the hour;
A thing that sort o' makes yo' feel
A hunger all the while —
Oh, the saddest sight that ever was
Is a face without a smile!
The face of man was built fer smiles,
An' thereby he is blest
Above the critters of the field,
The birds an' all the rest;
He's just a little lower
Than the angels in the skies.
An' the reason is that he can smile;
Therein his glory lies!
So smile an' don't fergit to smile,
An' smile, an' smile ag'in;
Twill help loosen up the cords o' care
An' ease the weight o' sin;
Twill help yo' on the longest road,
An' cheer yo' mile by mile;
An' so, whatever is your lot,
Jes' smile, an' smile, an' smile!
The Strength Behind a Genuine Smile
Some smiles come easily when everything is going well. But George L. Perin reminds us that a smile offered during difficult times can reveal courage and inner strength. Such a smile not only helps us but can encourage those around us.
Blessings On The Man
Poet: George L. Perin
Blessings on the man who smiles!
I do not mean the man who smiles for effect,
Nor the one who smiles when the world smiles,
I mean the man whose smile is born of an inner radiance,
The man who smiles when the clouds lower,
When fortune frowns, when the tides are adverse.
Such a man not only makes a new world for himself,
But he multiplies himself an hundred fold
in the strength and courage of other men.
Finding Unexpected Moments of Joy
Happiness does not always arrive when we expect it. Gerald Massey's short poem reminds us that joy can surprise us in the middle of an ordinary day, often through something as simple as a smile.
With A Smile
Poet: Gerald Massey
Not by appointment do we meet delight and joy;
They wait not our expectancy;
But round some corner in the street of life,
They, on a sudden, greet us with a smile.
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Conclusion
A smile may seem small, but it can make a big difference. These poems remind us that smiling brings warmth to our own hearts and comfort to others. Even on hard days, a smile can help us take the next step with more hope. So as you go through your day, look for reasons to smile, and share that smile freely.
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