Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Smile...

I have many wonderful childhood memories that involve Michael Jackson and his music: rollerskating to it, Barbies dancing, my own breakdancing attempts.

One memory as an adult keeps ringing through my head in these days since his passing. When Keely died, our oldest son was just 21 months old. I have a vivid memory of rocking him to sleep with tears in my eyes and singing "Smile". It was a song made famous by Charlie Chaplin but made famous to me by Michael Jackson's HIStory album. There is a rumor that MJ's brother Jermaine will be singing this song at the memorial service today. It's a beautiful song with beautiful sentiment...

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
With your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just...

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, 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 fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile...

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

1 comment:

  1. It was a beautiful rendition of the song. The words seem simple, but the message is quite deep in light of grief. Peace.

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