A Lesson in Laughter

A Lesson in Laughter

By theinkcartridge

She chose responsibility, or it was never a choice

Her life assumed obligations beyond her own

Their laughter made her wonder if too soon she had grown

She was taught to be tough…taught to be alone

Encouraged to cry and prepare for the unknown

Yet laughter seemed undemanding and too easy to be taught

A luxury of the simple and the light at heart

For a simple mind bore little obligation

And a light-heart greeted laughter with cheerful acclamation

She was taught to appreciate life one took it with a frown,

a heavy heart and to never claim the crown

Day by day her laughter grew unfaltering

So she settled for a smile…and kept it for a while

A cheerful look she kept in company but never on her own

She soon saw that melancholy never left her alone

“So Learn to Laugh and be like the light-hearted…”

She thought to herself

…For it seems from distress they have parted”

A lesson for all, a lesson for me

Teach those you love laughter or where it may be

Find laughter in your heart, mind and soul

For life is too much if not taken for a stroll