Give our smiles

We should not give our
hearts; nor should we 
give our souls. For these
two are us and we seem
to be breakable.

For we tumble and cry
over stubbed toes. Why 
then hand yourself over
to another?

Because without love;
what then is the point? 

We should give our smiles;
give our happy days.

Author's Note

:) - Melody x (cheri)

Reviews

[Final-Karma]

A very sweet melody. I love it.

[sette]

and be positive all the time

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Smiles and happy days should always come first as to give the soul to the wrong person could be fatal- our heart and soul are the depth of our being and need to be cherished and handled with care- wise words🌹

[AllauraRose]

I see what you mean and it makes sense but people want love and it we don't always fall in love with the right person. There are two quotes I think apply to this poem "Don't wear your heart on your sleeve.', and the quote from Albert Einstein, "Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love." We don't choose to fall in love, we don't simply wake up one day and say I will be in love with (insert name here). It is our "heart" or brain that makes that decision even if we don't want that to happen. Good job!

[Jorge Peppertrees]

I learned something about how to be with someone and keep your identity. Too often we assimilate to what others expect. All we can really give are our actions, not what makes us ourselves. Great read!

[Coyote Poetry]

Great questions were asked. Old Grandpa asking. "You are lucky. You have traveled, saw war and loved many woman. In old age, you will appreciate every memory." I liked this poem. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Lovely, sweet, poignant and to the point.
Yes I love this.

[Chris Shaw]

I would willingly give my heart to the right person, but not my soul. That would be the kiss of death. But being generous with smiles, is fine.And I do agree with you, life without love is not the sort of life I would like. Can't think how sad it would be not to be loved by anyone. Nice little poem. long live love.

[Najam Us Saher]

Truly said. Positive and inspiring poem to smile.

[wordman]

it seems the pursuit of love works both ways.
we never know which way it will turn out,
but we have to try