A Smile in the Morning

I start the morning smiling,
I say hello to me.
I smile inside the quiet time,
The new day dawning free.

I start the morning smiling,
It helps me shake off sleep.
It fills me up with energy
And happy thoughts to keep.

I smile inside my body,
And all across my face.
I send a smile to all of me;
Each part in its right place.

I smile at my heart beating,
Then every sense in turn:
Taste, smell, sight, touch, my hearing too;
All help me play and learn.

If any part is struggling,
Less strong, injured or ill,
I give it some encouragement
To say I love it still.

With hands upon my tummy
I take deep breaths, and rest.
My body is a miracle,
It always does its best.

I’m grateful for my body;
I smile to let it know.
My body works in harmony;
I see this as I grow.

While I am playing, learning;
While I read, write, and sing,
My body knows it has my love
And thanks for everything.