Turn Around

Life is much more bearable If, as I’ve sometimes found, You can strike out negatives And turn those vibes around. When you’re quite together, You can root around inside And find the place the positives Most often like to hide. Then you simply substitute Each minus for a plus. It must be done instinctively – Not something to discuss. Most of us, though, need a hand For when we have support, We have the strength to hear critiques And slough them off for sport. I thank my lucky stars because My family and friends Are there to boost my spirits when Some censuring descends. And with their help I’m back on track To face what comes my way. Such comfort means much more to me Than I can ever say.