Hymn** Poem by Morgan Michaels

May I be happy as I now am sad
in coming times- it only seems fair
that those now sad shall presently be glad.

Things then will never seem so bad
to those brave Joe's who dare
be happy as they now are sad.

Then I shall in carelessness be clad
as I am presently with care.
Those sad will presently be glad.

I shall want nothing, nor be much mad
at anyone or anything- so there!
I shall be happy as I now am sad.

Then I'll whisper to each listing lad
Fret not-do not despair
For, you, too, will presently be glad.

Happy, I'll remember what we had:
certain only of one whistful prayer:
May I be happy as I now am sad-
Those sad will presently be glad.