This poem reflects the quiet struggle of a serious person who still carries a playful, childlike heart. It celebrates laughter not as a response to perfect humor, but as an act of kindness, empathy, and connection. Laughing becomes a way to support others, soften life’s heaviness, and share warmth—even when the joke isn’t funny.

Laugh Anyway

I am a serious kind of soul,
Quiet face, controlled and whole.
But in my heart, both day and night,
A child whispers, “Laugh a bit.”

Laugh not because the joke is smart,
Laugh because it came from heart.
Laugh when words don’t land just right,
Laugh to keep the mood still light.

Laugh to show you care and see,
Laugh to offer company.
Laugh when effort’s brave and true,
Laugh because it’s kind to do.

Laughing softens heavy days,
Chases small storms far away.
It says, “I’m here, I understand.”
A gentle smile, an outstretched hand.

So show your teeth, let worries slide,
Laugh with them, stand side by side.

(Vijay Verma)
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