Life Ain't For Sissies


Life sure ain't for sissies It takes a strong and a willing heart To conquer the everyday problems Greeting us with a smile is an art It's easy to give in to doom and gloom To grumble and always complain But no one's gonna help make it better You're the one who's holding the reins Here's what I learned a long while ago If you greet everyone with a smile Chances are they'll smile right back You've made someone happy for a while But listen to this, there's a residual effect You've raised your spirits as well You'll go around with song in your heart You'll be ringing the happiness bell So the end result of all of this chatter You control how your day will turn out Happy as a lark or filled with despair The choice is what life's all about!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Baker Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 9:49 PM
I agree with all of your observations, Jack. Life isn't easy, and we each control how we go about what life gives us. Personally, I'm just glad every morning to know I got another day! Your poet friend in Texas, Bill
Ellison Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Yup... one day closer till that inevitable day! WOW! That sounds like a downer! It's not.. mine is a winner right to the very end! Trust me my life has me been a winner beginning to end! How many can say that???
Cunningham Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Great advice Jack, I always wake with a smile on my face, I've no time for grumpy people. Enjoy your weekend. Happy Tom
Ellison Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM
You gotta "it" right Mister Tom!!! This "is" no place for old "Grumpy Guts" Good weekend Thomas!
Ellison Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM
You gotta right Mister Tom!!! This no place for old "Grumpy Guts" Good weekend Thomas!
Elless Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Jack, that is outstanding. The message is spot on. Most of life is attitude. We can be happy, or look at the—lousy side. It is all up to us. We choose to Empower ourselves. Keep Rolling.
Ellison Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 1:19 PM
The message we both share is attitude!!! Thank you RJ? XOX
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