Is the glass half-full, or half-empty?
Nothing good ever happens, she said.
My life is pointless, her lament continued.
No matter what I do, I never win, she wailed.
Why do I even bother?
Good things happen everyday, I replied.
Your life is valuable, I consoled.
Joy is everywhere, I reminded.
All you have to do is look around.
Nothing good ever happens, she said.
All I do is fail, she moaned.
Everything is hopeless, she cried.
Why do I even bother?
Good things happen everyday, I replied.
Joy is everywhere, I reminded.
Maybe what you need to do, I encouraged,
Is open your eyes and look around at the opportunities before you.
Happy Monkey Land and Other Musings on Life 