How I Manage to Cope
I don’t expect the worst
I expect goodness & for others to tell the truth
When they don’t
I haven’t now experienced it twice
Thank goodness (I am an optimist)
I find silver linings
Or gold ones or pink – which is my favorite color
When the bads outweigh the goods
I etch it into my story
Thank goodness (I am privileged)
I’m told someday I won’t have the ability to see you
I take time to look at
Every landscape in your face, universe in your eye
I burn this into my memory
Thank goodness (I was warned)
I’m told my chances are low
Of receiving the magic gift of creation
I try and try and try and try and try some more
I didn’t let it ruin my life, either
Thank goodness (I removed the prefix “in”)
I wake up and reach my hand – which I always do
And find your warm body there, still
I make the most of it, as this is a rare occurrence
I revel in the surprise
Thank goodness (I’m not always alone)