GIVE SMILES, NOT TEARS.
Give to the world your happy thoughts,Too many give but tears.A word, a thought, a deed full oftMakes some heart sad, or cheersSome lonely, weary, world sick soul,Who now will drop his cares,And even smile at his defeats,And disappointment bears.For in his heart is now a hope,A hope for better things.The world is now not half so sad,And joy it even brings.If you are sad, hide grief beneathA happy smiling face.No one is better for your tears,Nor stronger for Life’s race.Then bury grief within your heart,And dig its grave full deep;And cover it with flowers of Hope,And do not o’er it weep.Too many keep their sorrows freshBy tears too often shed.Look up! Look out! Your sorrows hide,And rest in Hope’s own bed.
Give to the world your happy thoughts,Too many give but tears.A word, a thought, a deed full oftMakes some heart sad, or cheersSome lonely, weary, world sick soul,Who now will drop his cares,And even smile at his defeats,And disappointment bears.For in his heart is now a hope,A hope for better things.The world is now not half so sad,And joy it even brings.If you are sad, hide grief beneathA happy smiling face.No one is better for your tears,Nor stronger for Life’s race.Then bury grief within your heart,And dig its grave full deep;And cover it with flowers of Hope,And do not o’er it weep.Too many keep their sorrows freshBy tears too often shed.Look up! Look out! Your sorrows hide,And rest in Hope’s own bed.