The Way Things Ought To Be Poem by michael douglas hamby

As I lay
beneath this tree
I see the way
things ought to be

for once the sun
is shining bright
bathing me in
golden light

I hear the birds
up in the tree
singing songs
of joy and glee

the darkness is gone
it's all went away
now light has entered
and forever will stay

I'm happy inside
and I don't want to die
I'm thanking the lord
for once I'm not high

I now have a smile
where my frown used to be
this is the way
that it ought to be

I feel so alive
and I'm thanking you
for helping me out
and trusting me too

so I want you to know
that I've turned around
I finally feel happy
peaceful and sound

I can open my eyes
and for once I can see
that this is the way
that it ought to be.