A lovely sunny day today for a walk and I got thinking and got poetic on the way. Dedicated to all who struggle and keep trying 🥰

A beautiful day for a walk today
And while I walked, my thoughts went astray.
To a question I’m asked, day after day
Why are u always happy, everyday?
Well I’m not really, but I choose that way
A smile helps me ease the worries away
A prayer and hope for a brighter day.

There’s lots of things that get me down
And I choose to smile and not to frown.
I worry, I cry, I shed a tear
But through it all I hide my fear.
Of things that are beyond my control
I take a walk and go for a stroll
And through it all beauty unfolds
Of nature and life and joy and hope
Birds and flowers and clouds galore.

Perhaps I’m lucky I can be this way
I know how people struggle to find a way.
They try and try and stumble and fall
All they want is a break from it all.
I pray for them to keep rising and trying
To see a glimmer of hope and try to stop crying.
It’s definitely not easy, and an uphill climb
But every hill has a slope so there’s ups and downs.
Seasons come and seasons go
Keep on trying and never let go.

As for me I will smile and keep trying to be that way
And have an attitude of gratitude
Each and everyday.

Karen Peter