Monday, July 4, 2016

SUCH JOY


You're always smiling
Is there something you know that we don't?
Please won't you share
What are we missing?
The last time we looked, your life was far from perfect
But there, right there
Is it real? It's genuine
And we don't understand
We know your story-- or at least the one we heard
Don't mean to bring up painful memories but if you can, tell
Why aren't you reigning as, "Most Evil in the Land"?

What makes you feel such joy?
How can you be so happy?
Is it a conscious choice?
What makes you keep on living?
What makes you keep on loving?

I have no tricks, no gimmicks, or schemes,
No presto-chango, magic words, no bottled help, nothing illegal
Just faith and hope
I feel so sure that with each new day
There's there's possibility at work;
Help behind the scenes that defies the naysayers
But since you asked,
The only words that come to mind are these, so hear me
So you, too can wave goodbye to what has been
I firmly contend:

What you don't do is despise your propensity to love--
Though it may seem a miracle that you still can
Life's issues flow from it like streams into a river
Go with it, don't drown in regrets or what ifs
Guard your heart with diligence
Know that your dreams can either live
Keep moving, keep waking with anticipation
It's alright
Say to yourself

I don't have to become what hates me
I am worthy
I am free
Whether sooner or later
What's for you will be
In the meantime, look around
There's so much that's good, lovely, and pure
See it?
There's so much to stir your gratitude
So much to prove how cherished you are
That's what brings such joy
Being alive
That's all it is.

What makes you feel such joy?
How can you be so happy?
Is it a conscious choice?
What makes you keep on living?
What makes you keep on loving?
I have a choice.

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