There's that distinction between a smile and a laugh
Both typically reflective of the other .
How easily a smile becomes giggles and then laughter
Inversely and conversely ,this connection holds true
We laugh and then smile up
And at times, we smile and then laugh up
(Which hardly is)
The distinction ; the tacit effect of smiles, subtly disarming the bandits of an onlooker's soul
Bringing egos to the knee ,repentance seeking
Restitution gained in the contagiousness of this smile
Alas peace we find ..
Thus be the effect of thine beams .
Tis the most amazing thing to share ,receive ,give and be associated with a smile. I'm a keen believer in the little things and I'm ever enthralled by the possibilities of the tacit effects of smiles ,sheepishly , evil or not, smiles are about the most beautiful things, and somehow , I believe it's indeed hard to fake a smile ( at least to an observant soul).
I wrote a piece for @chessinslumsAfrica , a charity organization owned by my buddy Tunde Onakoya which went viral about a little girl who was saved by a smile. Her life was altered as the theme of my write up was focus on her smile and it has changed her life for the better , I can confidently say that the little girl has gained a full scholarship and is living in better conditions than previously experienced, just because she dared to smile, it's never all rosy , but dare to smile .
Link to the post below
Smiles are the rarest of things for some people indeed, given their circumstances smiling might seem a luxury , but then , they dare to ! Tis indeed a courageous thing to do . A common phrase attributed to Nigerians " suffering and smiling" words from the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti , this is the narrative of most Nigerians, granted the stereotypes, the hardship, Nigerians still find ways to sneak out a smile amidst all these seemingly unending difficulties , that's the bravery and doggedness of Nigerians.
I hope we all can find time to smile as much as we can , even if the circumstances do not fit , even when it's the most unlikeliest of things to do, smile, you look so much better when we smile