As I prepare for my wedding on Sunday, I find myself with mixed emotions. I remember the sadness in my life; but, I am happy with my current life. I reexperience the sadnesses in my past; but, I have joyous moments now. I see so much sadness and tragedy in the world; but, I see so much happiness and good and love as well. It occurred to me that we all have a choice. We get to choose sadness, or happiness. What will you choose?
Dead Leaves On The Front Stoop.
If we were never sad,
could we ever be happy?
I saw some dead leaves on the front stoop,
that I have shared with a wife who is dead,
and which I now share with a wife who is alive.
Should I be sad,
or happy?
Some leaves die,
and others grow to take their place.
All of us will die.
Others will live.
Is that sad?
Is that happy?
I read about sad events in the news.
I read about death and dying.
I read about destruction and evil.
I read about kindness and strength.
I see good deeds in the world.
I see sad people.
I see happy people.
I see the joy in children’s faces.
I see the joy in lovers in the park.
I see the happiness of athletes
playing games.
Is that sad?
Is that happy?
Does sadness live in the world?
Could happiness exist without it?
I have a choice to be sad.
I have a choice to be happy.
How shall I choose?
What will I say to those who choose sadness?
Choose love.
Love will find a way.
I choose to be happy.
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