Joy in Your Smile

Joy in Your Smile

By Leni Marlina*

Your smile brings joy, my dear friend,
I'm happy just seeing you grin.

When blessings come your way, my joy overflows,
Seeing you blessed, my happiness grows.

Gifts and grace shower upon you,
Each moment, my happiness rings true.

A scholarship for your education,
My joy knows no limitation.

Sharing stories, spreading cheer,
In your happiness, I hold dear.

Proud of achievements, promotions grand,
In your success, I joyfully stand.

Forgiving yourself, letting go of the past,
Your healing journey, my happiness vast.

Leaving behind sorrow, pain's sting,
In your liberation, my heart takes wing.

As you forget past woes and strife,
I'm joyful witnessing your new life.

Yet if you stray, friendship's bond you break,
My happiness then, a sorrowful ache.

Should hurtful actions become your trend,
My joy in you, I fear will end.

Forgetting roots, disregarding kin,
Our homeland's joy, you'll no longer win.

But we won't weep, nor endlessly grieve,
Your deeds have caused us to sieve.

If repentance dawns, and love for our land you find,
Welcomed back, though joy less refined.

For in forgiveness, a seed of joy blooms,
Healing wounds, dispelling glooms.
So let us hope, for a brighter day, when joy in your smile forever stay.