Choice

Why the mangled lines upon your face? What agony has you in this state? Do you blame the one you chose to mate? Or should we condemn all the human race? Why is there no smile on your mask? What events find you in this way? Do you believe ill fates are in play? Or is it you refuse to relax? Why do you claim your life is a mess? What forces align against your joy? Do you perceive a Devilish ploy? Or might it be bad luck you confess? Why are you puzzled at my inquest? What would you have me do, just forget? Do you think it would be for the best? Or is it my pity that you request? Why swollen eyes and cheeks all moist? What deception does your mind foist? Do you not hear His voice and rejoice? Or did you not know? Joy comes by choice!