Might As Well Have a Good Laugh

When you are in trouble
and start seeing double
you might as well have a good laugh

Cause sorrow and crying
and excessive sighing
can shorten your lifespan by half

If buried in debt
why brood in regret
when smiles are just what you need?

Don't worry or panic
no need to be manic
far better to chuckle, indeed

Has your tire lost air?
Don't give it a care
just change it and be on your way

If right after that
another goes flat
then dial up your triple A

If someone does hurt you
and then they desert you
just let it roll right off your back

Let out a guffaw
for there is no law
requiring you to attack

If hauled into court
then be a good sport
and burst forth in squeals of delight

They may think you mad
but you will be glad
as they drag you off into the night

No more bills to pay
nor dragons to slay
committed for standing the gaff

In your padded cell
your own private hell
you might as well have a good laugh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 8:28 PM
This is so optimistically true and uplifting as well. It reminds me of an old saying that my Dad had on the way called "why worry". The gist of it was it does you no good at all.
Wise Avatar
January 8, 2019 at 6:33 AM
And speaking of worry, I have a poem titled "Worry Worry" that I will be posting soon. Thanks Caren! :)
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