Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) says: The Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to recite poetry to one another and laugh, while the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) sat smiling with them.
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الصاد / 7550