An On-Off Switch

Be it sunny or cloudy The weather determines my mood On a bright sunshiny morning My mood is upbeat and cheery And conversely on cloudy days My mood is sombre and sad I really wish this weren't true I see people every day wearing big smiles And I wonder if they have down days like me I assume myself to be an average joe But have forever questioned that We really need an “on/off” switch To control our emotions But I recognize that's not about to happen It is up to us to make the most of each day And share as much joy and happiness As we possibly can with our fellow man EVERY SINGLE DAY © Jack Ellison 2014
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Eastman Avatar
August 25, 2014 at 10:12 AM
Sun not out I just hibernate... no blues... just sleepy time. Which I always enjoy. My epilepsy pace maker is running down making my eye sight worse, hearing and thinking are harder to do... and I wake up 6 times a night or more. People don't realize epilepsy makes you constantly wake up. You'd think the interference would put you to sleep... But no! Replacing my pacemaker is extensive and I dread it. But it was so much fun seeing without my glasses. I didn't need them. So I lost them. Bummer!
Ellison Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Had no idea what the effects of epilepsy were! I feel for you dear Carol! XOXOX
Harrell Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 12:36 PM
God has the on-off switch, Jack. He will leave it on if you ask Him :) Love ya
Ellison Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 4:52 PM
He's got all the answers!!! Loving hugs XOX
A. Sharma Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 10:59 AM
Wonderfully expressed true emotions Jack! Most of us will surely rhyme wid u,, but I find cloudy n rainy days perfectly romantic,, n sunny days obviously bright as ever! Thnx for sharing my friend!
Ellison Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 4:51 PM
Come to think of it, cloudy days can put us in a mellow mood, good for writing poems about love!!! Huggs, Jack XOXOX
Xia Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 8:05 AM
I feel the same emotions... can't help but be moody on cloudy and rainy days! I can relate to this write!
Ellison Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 4:48 PM
Two peas in a pod eh!!! Loving hugs, Jack XOX
Inyoureyes Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 7:17 AM
Good poem. :)
Ellison Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 7:19 AM
Thank you my new friend... welcome! XOX
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