Where I am is where I am. What else can I do
But accept where I am now? Were I to complain
Or worry I know that it would do little good.
I would praise and be hopeful if only I could.
Is there not a positive thought to entertain?
About my situation I’m feeling quite blue.

How can I look at it optimistically
When ‘What Is’ hijacks too much of my attention?
How do I make peace with it and be on my way?
I don’t function well when I’m in utter dismay.
Hopefulness is way beyond my comprehension
At this moment. This isn’t the way it should be.

I’ve lived long enough to know that this too shall pass.
‘What Is’ won’t last forever. The only reason
It continues to be is because I cling to
‘What Is’ so much that ‘What Could Be’ cannot get through
My resistance. I know that I’m the only one
Who’s responsible for closing the wide crevasse.

At some point I know that I will have to ignore
‘What Is’ long enough until I can find something
Totally off the subject that gives me relief
From my self-induced agony. It’s my belief
That I can change my thinking so that it will bring
Harmony to my situation and much more.