When you go all out to impress
You always try to dress your best 
Every hair will be in place 
Shoes so shiny they reflect your face 
Jewelry of every kind to add "luxury"
You want to be remembered by those you see 
You don't want any wrinkles in your clothes 
The ladies want no evidence of a shiny nose 
The best perfume we spray on last 
Sharing our "aroma" with everyone we've past 
We do everything we can to look debonaire 
We relish in the thought of how people will stare 
Brand names we are sure all will recognize 
We can feel success by the look in their eyes 
It can all be ruined and we will be let down
Because of the fact people will react to a frown
Nothing we can wear will make an impression 
Like the look on our face that we call expression 
All the above will mean nothing for us 
If we look mad at the world in total disgust 
So in all your finery if you show any sign of grace 
Be sure to wear a big smile on your face 
The smile that comes from the inside out 
Compliments the efforts you put forth, no doubt 
It doesn't matter how you dress or what you wear 
If every hair is in place or your hose has a tear 
You will never miss a step or be out of place 
If the right kind of smile is worn on your face 

January 22, 2004
Ruby Harris 
(C)2004