One Choice Unheard

A pro-life poem from my chapbook Complications of Life, Art, and Love, “One Choice Unheard.”  It is the only poem in the collection that was actually written shortly before college.

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One Choice Unheard

Smile by Charlie Chaplin

Not related to my poetry much, but this song answers the question, “Kevin, why do you laugh at everything?”  It was supposedly Michael Jackson’s favorite song.  I can definitely see why.  Great song.

Smile Lyrics – by Charlie Chaplin

Smile
tho’
your heart is aching,
Smile
Even though it’s breaking,
When there are clouds in the sky- You’ll get by,
If you
Smile through your fear and sorrow,
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You’ll see the sun come shining through- For you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide ev’ry trace of sadness,
Altho’ a tear may be ever so near,
That’s the time you must keep on trying,
Smile- What’s the use of crying,
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile,
If you just smile.

I think I want to write a poem now…