by Miriam Nelson-Gillett
I don't have a good attitude
Life hasn't turned out like I wished
I didn't have a happy childhood
But I am happy anyway
I've given my best to a losing battle
No, I haven't made peace with it
I'm not philosophical
But I am happy anyway
I'm not even that happy
My back hurts all the time
I have never overlooked anything that could irritate me
Although I keep meaning to
I don't put my mind to happiness
I don't think positive
I don't make the best of it
I don't have a good attitude - never did, never will
I am happy because it is my nature
I am happy like a leaf is happy
I am as filled with joy as a bucket of rain
I can't help it
I am frequently cranky
But I am happy anyway
© 2007. Miriam Nelson-Gillett.
