The brightest ray of hope

In a world so void of light

Is a simple, heartfelt smile

To chase away the night.

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A perfect bit of joy

Sprinkled on a laughing face

Reaches to the depths of sorrow

And soothes with its grace.

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Just a cheery flash of welcome

And loneliness disappears

Only a dash of laughing joy

To banish every fear.

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Any little perk of a smile

In a dreary, forlorn place

Will unearth other shining beams

And lighten the darkest face.