Get Happy

Be happy and smile, it's not so bad, 
You don't always have to feel so sad, 
Life could be worse, enjoy it while you can,  
We won't be young forever, we're not Peter Pan,  
No one lives forever, so live life to the full,  
Do something fun today, there's no need to be dull, 
If you team gets beat, or it's just not your day,  
Think about tomorrow, that's what I always say,  
Look on the bright side - the glass is half full,  
Have a positive attitude, and life is wonderful,  
Life is what you make it, so make it count today,  
Get that chip off your shoulder! Throw your cares away,  
You don't know what could happen next, this day could be your last,  
Just live for the present, don't dwell on the past,  
It's just a little poem I wrote to say to you,  
Life is made for living, be sure that's what you do!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Agustin Avatar
July 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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April 23, 2016 at 6:10 PM
I know that Graeme passed away recently. I knew him from my time in Crete. I'm publishing a book of poetry on Amazon later this year and would like to include some of his work as a friend. I figure I will need permission from his Dad, Dave, so does anyone have his number or email ???
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January 27, 2016 at 1:56 PM
GRAEME, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT -
Byrne Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 5:00 AM
"We won't be young forever, we're not Peter Pan, No one lives forever" thats enough to depress me..........laugh! No seriously nice upbeat write!
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December 12, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Such a positive, self-affirming piece! A breath of fresh air in a difficult world... BRAVO Graeme!! Best wishes, Keith
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