GET YOUR SMILE READY FOR CHRISTMAS

The bells ring out a joyful sound
Where laughter and love abound

A season to share to give to care
Let smiles blossom everywhere
For Christmas magic fills the air.

The tree stands tall its lights aglow
Casting warmth on hearts below
Each ornament a tale to tell
Of memories cherished remembered well
As joy and peace begin to swell.

Stockings hung with gentle grace
Gifts wrapped with love in every space
The scent of pine and treats so sweet
Brings family and friends to meet
Where happiness and kindness greet.

Let your smile be the brightest star
Shining near and reaching far
In every hug and every cheer
Spread the love of Christmas here
To make this season truly dear.

So ready your smile, both big and wide
Let it be your guide this Yuletide
For Christmas lives in the hearts we touch
With kindness, care, and love so much
A gift that warms the soul as such.

SOMETIMES

Sometimes I can't find the words
That fill my messy head.
Can't find the effort to smile
Or get out of my silly old bed
Sometimes

The world just sometimes feels like
I don't fit and don't belong,
And even when I make the effort,
A smile just doesn't last long
Sometimes

I could pretend with all my might
That I am the happiest I can be.
Surrounded by the world, it seems
Lonelier I couldn't be
Sometimes

Not sure what may be the answer.
Not sure if I'm really keen
To spend another day here,
Living this dreadful dream
Sometimes

But I must find some courage,
Light a fire inside my heart
And find a love for life again,
And I know where I shall start
Sometimes

I'll walk among the forest
And feel the crisp sea breeze
And lay among the meadow
And listen to all the bees
Sometimes

I'll figure out the mayhem
And gaze at all the stars
And dance at every sunset
With a smile inside my heart
Sometimes.

#struggles #depression #courage #movingforward #smileagain