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How Could It Be?
Do you know what sucks?
What sucks is spending your whole life
chasing that elusive thing you believe
will make you happy
That relationship
the acceptance letter
that scholarship
the degree
that job
the house
that marriage
the steps on the ladder
and those kids,
All perfectly laid out
right in front of you
each forward move
promising to make you happier than
the place you were previously at
Each new accomplishment
guaranteeing a greater level of joy
than the last thing you did
You pursue,
eyes closed and focused;
mouth open and charging;
eyes straight ahead reaching
for your prey – err your dream
So close!!
A tweak here,
a change there and you’ll have it
that elusive thing called happiness
Almost catching your dream
spawns new hope,
making you believe
that you’re on the cusp of reaching
all that you’ve worked your whole life for…
And then “IT” happens
you finally catch your dream
you’re standing on the plateau
of your life’s work
all that you have fought against
has been defeated
all that you have fought for
is in your grasp as you stand
basking in the glow of your accomplishment
The only problem is
you feel empty inside
confused, because you’ve done it all
and still lack that feeling of
Happiness
How could it be?
Smile, Are you With Me?
I want you to stop
Whatever you’re doing right this moment and
Smile
Smile
Because God made you
Beautiful
Smile
Because you’re loved and
Appreciated
Smile
Because you have the power
To make a difference
Smile
Because you know
Even though you’re not sitting next to me
Your smile
Will ignite the fire that
Lights my soul
Smile
Because you know
I’m smiling
And that’s something we can do
Together,
Brothers and sisters need to start
Smiling together
When we smile together
We are powerful
World changers
Nothing we can’t do
No obstacle we can’t overcome
No miracle we can’t make happen
When we smile together
We radiate light
Bright like a Supernova
Drip God’s contagious love
Attack the immune system of hate
Like a virus
Rendering it helpless
Unable to recreate negativity and
Defenseless
Against love’s advance
Until it’s only option
Is to assimilate
Into the culture of love,
And it all starts with you
And that beautiful smile of yours
So stop
Whatever you’re doing right this moment and
Smile
Smile
Because God made you
Beautiful
Smile
Because you’re loved and
Appreciated
Smile
Because you have the power
To make a difference
Smile
Because you know
Even though you’re not sitting next to me
Your smile
Will ignite the fire
That lights my soul
Smile
Because you know
I’m smiling
And that’s something we can do
Together
Brothers and sisters need to start
Smiling together
Smiling together
We are as God intended us to be
Beautiful
Are you with me?
11 Years, 4 Months, and 22 Days
11 years, 4 months, and 22 days ago
I said I do
Ever since then
I have thanked God for blessing me
With a wonderful wife
A fantastic mother
A terrific friend, and
A beautiful soul
I may not celebrate Valentine’s Day
But I do celebrate love, and
My soul has smiled every day
Since you’ve been in my life
What is February 14 to someone like me?
Nothing but another extraordinary day
Where I get to open my eyes and
Thank God for you
The most beautiful soul in the world.
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