by Phyllis of Tauranga

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I had a friendly smile,

I gave that smile away,

The milkman and the postman

Seemed glad of it each day;

I took it to the shop,

I had it on the street,

I gave it without thinking

To all I chanced to meet;

I gave my smile away

As thoughtless as could be,

And every time I gave it,

My smile came back to me.