Just Smile and Wave

'inspired by the catch phrase of the penguins of madagascar "just smile and wave boys, just smile and wave ". "

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

In the darkest moments of your life

When you’re standing at the edge of the knife

When nothing is left but chaos and strife

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

As the world comes crumbling down

When people around you do nothing but frown

When all hope seems lost and you feel you might drown

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

As the fear starts to consume you

When the world robs you of your due

When you lie crushed in the ground without a clue

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

As reality slowly robs the light from your eyes

When the strength of your arm gradually flies

When little by little the will of your spirit dies

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

As pieces of your heart lie on the ground broken

When wounds of the past once again open

When words of the heart remain unspoken

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

As you stand once again to face the world ahead

When all the strife and chaos in your life has fled

When darkness is broken and light has spread

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

As the sun rises on the dawn of a new day

When the smoke clears and everything’s okay

When after the storm you’re still here to stay

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

As the darkness only serves to hide the light

Believe in love even though it is nowhere in sight

Remember to hold on and never give up the fight

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

As you experience all that is life and pull through

Believe in hope and never show that you are blue

You may fall down but  let nothing break you

 

don't forget

 

Just smile and wave boys just smile and wave

 

Reviews

[Moonie]

Aw, first of all the repition really gives it the required kick. One problem with this poetic device is overdoing it, but your poem maintains the perfect balance. It is true, sometimes we can't really influence destiny in any way, and all we can do is wait for the chaos to subside. It is amazing how you turned a simple phrase to such an inspirational poem. My only teensy tiny advice would be to revise this sentence, "When the world robs you of your due". The "you" there disturbs the flow. A great write! :))

[sonnie ibadah]

i kinda like the repetition and the rythm but what really caught my attenntion were the words. it's ironic to smile in our worse situations but in reality, there's nothing more to do. and smiling in the face of dispair makes us feel a little truimphant and brave. nice write!