The Funk
The meaning of life and why they are here
They can lose their way or their confidence
Their smiles mask their own turmoil and fear
The brave front they keep for the benefit of others
Few know that they can get so afraid
But they know the funk will eventually leave them
Their heart will rebound and the melancholy will fade
The problem with being the cheerful one
Is that the world depends each day on your smile
Those around you feed off your unsinkable optimism
And they get flustered if it disappears for a while
But it's okay to sink into a little funk
You are allowed some time off from cheer
You are allowed to recharge your emotional batteries
You are allowed to face and dismiss your own fear
So, go ahead and enjoy your down time
Just remember that those who love you wait in the wings
Ready to catch you if you get too low
And ready to laugh again when your heart is ready to sing
Published by Donna Cavanagh
I like to make people laugh. My newest humor book "Reality: Fantasy's Evil Twin" is now available on Amazon. My other humor book "Life on the Off Ramp" and my poetry book "Poems for a Positive Day II" were... View profile
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16 Comments
Post a CommentGreat advice. Have you been reading my mind?
life is full of surprises!
Excellent, Donna!
I do depend on my friends smiles to brighten my day! Great poem Donna! :D
This is so very true. Life isn't always a peaches and cream existence. Great writing.
Great one!
And if you can't rid of your funk, at least it's good to dance to :) Thank you, George Clinton!
When I get used to someone being cheerful and then suddenly they aren't, it does tend to make me worry..:) Great work!!
As on who works with dying patients, this one really resonated with me. especially:
The problem with being the cheerful one
Is that the world depends each day on your smile
Those around you feed off your unsinkable optimism
And they get flustered if it disappears for a while
Learning lately to take that down time--thanks dear.
Your parting words leave me with a lift, Donna!