After Thoughts
The Poetry of J. Hodges

The Smile

Amazing
this life
It’s strife
Another day
just like the rest

Heavy
the stress
All the shit
All the while
giving it your best

Months
of no rest
Little done
nonetheless
you go on

Then, the day comes
somehow, prepared for
Unknowing
the therefore
you smile and relax

Worthwhile
the smile
knowing that
you’ve earned the
pleasure just to be

-J