It's been a while since I could find worthwhile, the effort of a smile.
Far too long, it's taken me - to flash on whim, a toothy grin.
I can't believe I didn't believe that the sun would ever surface. That I'd live for my own purpose, and savor the consequences.
I've long forgot a painful past -
an act long past overdue.
For all remembered, I've nothing gained
save agony and excessive strain.
It's been too distant since I last admitted
the nature of my being.
I'm bright and happy at my peak.
At worst...at least my heart's still beating.
The best teacher I've ever had once did relate:
To best learn from life's lessons,
remember the essence - not the instance.
No matter what it takes.
For if forgotten the essence taught,
fate will try in earnest to show its student,
the blatant blundering mistake.
Learn to smile and savor days,
even the toughest in life's array.
Every one is wondrous.
Just try missing one.
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