Poetry by Tracey Foley

I received one this morning and felt instantly better – It came from the postman, along with a letter,

And though it cost nothing it was priceless anyway,

For it filled my heart with gladness and brightened my day.

I held it close and treasured it till I went for a walk

And felt the urge to pass it on to other worthy folk.

I felt a little shy at first so gave it cautiously,

But everyone I passed it to seemed cheered just like me.

Then suddenly I couldn’t stop for now the seed was sown, Like ripples in a pond created from a single stone,

A tidal wave of happiness has spread for miles and miles And all because today the postman gave to me a smile.

Tracey Foley