weighing too heavy on this midlife head
is the sick torment of yesterday's dread
so, as many a companion has said,
just change your feelings and choose joy instead

i have news for the pollyanna clan
there is a more truthful, more peaceful plan
of unrealistic pulp, i am no fan,
instead i strive to thrive the best i can

i have more news for you trite pharisees
an honest struggle brings more holy ease
than some fantastic fanatic disease
to exaggerate, and placate, and please

weight gradually is lifted off this head
as grace and gratitude are steadily fed
to this shaggy sinner who forges ahead
basking in true worship before i'm dead
and even more basking after i'm dead