Ode To Joy

Remind yourselves,
once every day
to stop and breathe,
and laugh and play.

Shake off the doubts
the fear and pain
feel only love
and live again.

Begin to see
with eyes so wise
beyond facades
past each disguise,

Feel every heart
so bold and true
and wish them well
the same to you.

Now turn the page
to hope and joy
and with each sense
that you employ,

Feel love,
see beauty everywhere!
that is my wish
this is my prayer.