Smile

 

Smile

An old man walked in the park daily, smiling and greeting everyone he encountered. He made a point to stop and greet the children as well. One day, while sitting on a bench, a friend asked him why he made it a habit to smile and greet others. The old man replied with a smile, "It’s a form of exercise for my mouth and face. I know that many people out there may have their struggles, but when I smile at them, they tend to smile back and greet me. I feel happy knowing that I might ease a moment of their pain. Above all, I never know if I will be here to smile tomorrow.

I’m sure my smile will be remembered even after I’m gone, and when people recall it, they will remember my face, too."

M.L. Narendra Kumar