May I be happy as I now am sad <br />in coming times- it only seems fair <br />those sad shall presently be glad. <br /> <br />Things then will never seem as bad <br />to those brave Joe's who dare <br />be happy as they now are sad. <br /> <br />Then I shall in carelessness be clad <br />as I am presently be-clad with care. <br />Those sad shall presently be glad. <br /> <br />I shall want nothing, nor be mad <br />at anyone or anything- so there! <br />I shall be happy as I now am sad. <br /> <br />Then I'll whisper to each listing lad <br />Fret not-for though you now despair <br />you, too, will presently be glad. <br /> <br />Happy, I'll remember what we had: <br />certain only in one whistful prayer: <br />May I be happy as I now am sad- <br />Those sad will presently be glad.<br /><br />Morgan Michaels<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hymn-197/
