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A Poem by Spike Milligan. Smiling is infectious, You catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, started smiling too. passed around the corner And someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realized I'd passed it on to him.
When he smiled I realised I had passed it to him. I thought about the smile And then realised it's worth. A single smile like mine Could travel round the earth. So if you feel a smile begin Don't leave it undetected. Start a craze And get the world smiling. pi adapted from Spike Milligan Wellbeing ers ©Mowlam Healthcare.
Apr 27, 2024 · One of Spike Milligan’s most beloved poems, "Smile," is a poignant and humorous exploration of the human condition. With his signature blend of whimsy and melancholy, Milligan weaves a tapestry of emotions that resonate with readers of all ages.
His poetry has been described by comedian Stephen Fry as "absolutely immortal - greatly in the tradition of Lear". His most famous poem, On the Ning Nang Nong, was voted the UK's favourite comic poem in 1998 in a nationwide poll, ahead of other nonsense poets including Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear.
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by Spike Milligan. Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realized I’d passed it on to him. I thought about that smile, then I realized its worth. A single smile, just like mine could travel round the earth.
Spike Milligan is considered an important figure because of his unique ability to blend humor with poignant observations on life. His work in comedy, particularly with “The Goon Show,” revolutionized British comedy, and his poetry has delighted both children and adults with its imaginative and often nonsensical style.
Jan 14, 2019 · This poem that promotes the positivity of smiling is sometimes attributed to the late great Spike Milligan, whether it was written by him or by Karen McLendon-Laumann, we would be delighted to hear from anyone who can confirm the author.
