Smile When You Can Poem by Dwayne Banks

When things get you down, say a prayer when you can
Know in the future, you'll speak to the Man
Let your sorrows be known, leave it at that
Don't dwell in the pain, take a step up to bat
Bat with your heart, your mind at the plate
Also know you love, forget how to hate
Let your persona be well, smile when you can
Remember what I said, you'll speak to the Man
Trials and tribulations are not a daily occurrence
All are not covered with what's called insurance
Know you can cry, also you can moan
Things happen on this Earth, when you're also grown
If a child can battle cancer with no hair on their head
Say prayers when you can, know you're being led
You're being led to a life with less worry and pain
Don't give a thought as to 'How can I gain? '
Do as you can, help ones that have it hard
Though, don't think you'll be dealt the 'ultimate' card
You'd better adjust your thinking with the word called 'Love'
Know there's' a higher power, simply look above
Every day is a blessing to awake with little pain
Love the elderly and our children, with this they will gain