The Weight Of Joy

Too much time in sorrow

Too much hurt and anger

Too little time for happiness

But that’s the cold, hard truth of it

Trouble seems to linger

While joys slip quickly by

So make the most of your pleasure

And reap fully every joy

Do not dwell on anger

Do not give it your time

For it takes more than it deserves

With or without our permission

Do not pay attention

When hurt demands more time

Be stingy with sadness

But generous with joy

And tip the scales in your favor

Every single time you can