SONNET CHAIN
        12^TH SONNET WORRY
Don’t worry if your path be rough or smooth,
It is how we handle it that will count.
Will we be calm, say words that heal and sooth
When through life many rough paths seem to mount?
Or will we curse and swear when things are rough?
Say, ‘Life’s not fair, give me a better way,
Why is it my life is always so tough?’
We worry and fret over things each day,
That are best forgotten if we cannot change
What is happening, just smile and be brave,
Why worry about things out of our range,
Preserve our energy, sanity save,
        Be worry free by counting each blessing,
        Realize there’s more smooth for the counting.

M Ann Margetson © August 8, 2001