Simplistic Optimism Poem by Trevor Schulte

What can you gain
for being a bittered man
held together
by a failing plan
What plus does a sour face
have over a joyful grin
that will go and erase
your sorrowed sin
Step from your regret
and see the sun that shines
blessing God's earth
and the lives of yours and mine
See the world
for what it could be
and bounce around
in joyful glee
Find the answer
to your prolonged problem
as your upturned lips
try to solve them
If you see a wrong
and it does not belong
erase the lyrics
and begin your own song
Negativity may continue to reign
in certain places
but it does not now matter
for you walk on God's graces
For living a life
with a smile leading the way
you may be the answer
to someone who prays