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Four poems about the value of a smile and the encouragement it can bring to others.
Have you ever stopped to think about what a smile is worth? It costs nothing to give, yet it can make someone feel welcome, understood, or a little less alone. Sometimes a smile says more than words ever could.
These four poems remind us that kindness does not have to be complicated. Whether we are having a wonderful day or facing a difficult one, sharing a smile may brighten someone else's day as well as our own. We hope these verses encourage you to share that simple gift more often.
Updated October 14, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
The thing that goes the farthest toward making life worth while,
That costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile;
The smile that bubbles from a heart that loves its fellow-men,
Will drive away the clouds of gloom and coax the sun again.
It's full of worth and goodness, too, with manly kindness blent;
It's worth a million dollars, and it doesn't cost a cent.
There is no room for sadness when we see a cheery smile,
It always has the same good look; it's never out of style.
It nerves us on to try again when failure makes us blue;
The dimples of encouragement are good for me and you.
It pays a higher interest, because it's merely lent;
It's worth a million dollars, and it doesn't cost a cent.
A smile comes very easy; you can wrinkle up with cheer
A hundred times before you can squeeze out a gloomy tear;
Its ripplings, moreover, to the true heart strings that tug
Will always leave an echo that is very like a hug.
So, smile away, folks understand what by a smile is meant;
It's worth a million dollars, and it doesn't cost a cent.
A smile is worth more than you can imagine
To the person who is feeling down and out
To the child who is feeling all alone
To the homeless who have lost all hope.
Can you put a price on a smile?
Could you put a price on love?
Or, how about a price on friendship?
All these things are priceless.
Never underestimate the power of a smile
Never underestimate the feeling a smile gives
Never underestimate the welcome of a smile
And, never underestimate the worth of your smile!
I feel welcome when I see you
I feel accepted when I see you
I don't feel so alone when I see you
You are a smiling face
I feel the encouragement
I feel the hope
I feel the support
You are a smiling face
There is no money that could buy you
There is no treasure I could trade for you
There is no power that can force you
You are a smiling face
This world is made up of much sorrow;
Each heart has its share all the while;
But I've learned not to murmur, but rather
Face the world with a bright, happy smile.
We all have our trials surrounding;
Let us comfort each other the while;
With our hearts clean and pure with salvation,
Let us face this sad world with a smile
We do not need money or special talents to brighten someone's day. A friendly smile is a simple kindness that anyone can share.
Someone who feels discouraged or alone may find comfort in a welcoming face. We may never know how much our smile means to another person.
A smile can make a stranger feel accepted and a friend feel appreciated. It reminds others that they matter and are noticed.
Life brings challenges to everyone, as these poems acknowledge. Choosing a kind expression can be one small way to encourage each other through them.
If these poems brought a smile to your face, enjoy more encouraging words about kindness, laughter, and the little things that make life brighter.
Each of these poems shares a message worth remembering: a smile may seem like a small thing, but it can bring comfort, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. We do not always know what another person is going through, and that is one more reason to offer kindness whenever we can.
As you go about your day, remember that a smile does not need to be earned or bought. It is a simple gift you can share freely, and sometimes it is just what someone needs.
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