Smile

Melancholy hits all of us at one time or the other.  Nostalgia, depression, whatever you experience, everyone is down for a time.  I am no exception this last few days.  It is not depression or sadness, just an introspection that makes me a little down.  There is an old song written by Charlie Chaplin that has been remade hundreds of times.  It is called "Smile".  The song is currently on my playlist here on the webpage.  Not the best version, but it will do.  Here are the lyrics:

Smile though your heart is aching 

Smile even though it's breaking. 

When there are clouds in the sky 

you'll get by. 

If you smile through your pain and sorrow 

Smile and maybe tomorrow 

You'll see the sun shining through 

For you. 

Light up your face with gladness, 

Hide every trace of sadness. 

Although a tear may be ever so near 

That's the time you must keep on trying 

Smile, what's the use of crying. 

You'll find that life is still worthwhile- 

If you just smile.

As I said, nothing serious.  The things that I am experiencing will work themselves out - or they won't, but it doesn't matter.  I am not depressed, but the song was just what I needed.  Especially coming from Mr. Charlie.  And my son makes me smile when nothing else can.  And vice versa.