Went running
Smiled the whole time
Everyone smiled back
Even said: “Hi”
I wonder if that still happens
Had I not been thinking of you?
My word is goddess It's not an invitation But a prophecy
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Interesting!
Big thanks!
🙂 🙂
Brilliant. And clever too. Love it 👍🖤
Thanks! Thanks!! Thanks!!!
You’re most welcome 🖤
That’s wonderful, if only people were always this friendly 🙂
Yes, agreed. I noticed people are most friendly in this kind of situation. Not sure exactly why, though. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
It’s strange what situations can affect people’s behaviour. And you’re most welcome, it’s a pleasure to read your posts 🌺
Love spreading love 👏👏👏👏
I like how you put this! Thanks for leaving these words.
You’re welcome 🙂
This happened to me today and I also share the ache in your heart
Thanks for commenting. Always nice to hear from you!
It’s amazing how we affect others, even if it’s just in the most marginal way.
It is. One smile can go a long way!
Beautifully penned, as always!
Thanks!
You say it beautifully Thanks for writing
Thanks!!!
You’re welcome
That perfectly captures the feeling of new love when you smile at the whole world. Thank you so much for that!
Thanks for reading and leaving some words. Love makes everything feel much better; you’re right about that.
Oh my. Now I’m smiling… so wide. Laughing with joy really, inside… this poem’s smile is contagious. How do you keep making such crazy-brilliant poems!!! Thanks for running this through the internet’s loving tide. :)))
Glad to hear you’re smiling. Thanks for commenting. “The Internet’s loving tide”: very cool (sounds like the makings of another poem).
Yes! It was. :)) 😄🌿🌀🌫🌟
When love is in the air, everything and everyone around seems happy.
So beautifully said Ben!!
You’re right. Love is contagious on some level. Thanks a lot for taking the time to read!
Beautifully put Benjamin, positivity breeds positivity. Even if the origins are different. Reminds me of Gru in the Minion movie (Despicable Me).
What a thoughtful comment! And that’s an intriguing remembrance. Every idea really does lead to another place, it seems.
A smile is a powerful thing. 😀
You’re right. It is.
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Thanks so much! Means a lot!
Welcome always
Everything is better with love
I think you’re right about that.
Nice words benjamin.
Whatever we give, comes back to us multiplied. 100%True with smiles. Even strangers return it back. In fact there is no stranger when there is a smile.
And ofcourse, when we are brimming with love, we give away more smiles and distribute love liberally.
Thanks benjamin for this refreshing post
Thanks. Such thoughtfulness is always appreciated it. I love what you said: “In fact there is no stranger when there is a smile.”
Aw, beautifully written.
Thank you for your kind words!
Good one.
Appreciate you taking the time to read and comment, Kritika!
Pleasure 🙂
The one in love radiates that feeling and it is very contagious:) Smiling people can make others smile, sparkling eyes along with it, can make everyone say “Hi” Unless something more than a love affair was at work her, I think you might not have elicited the same responses on your run:) Very cleverly told,in such few stanzas Benjamin…You made me smile!
Thanks. That’s a very thoughtful comment. Perhaps, at times, we do get back what we send out into the universe. Love was in the air on that run but perhaps love is just a synonym for something greater. Really, thanks for reading!