Sadness

Sadness comes as an uninvited guest,

Party crasher that brings you tears .

Acknowledge her presence,

Allow her to stay for a while.

But then ask her to leave.

Show her the door out of your heart.

Do not fall for her wailing tactics.

Stand up courageously.

Tell her that Joy is coming back

To reclaim her place.

Sadness will surely retreat.

And Joy will enter in

Ready to paint smiles

over the spaces where Sadness

Tried to tarnish with sorrow.

"Weeping may last through the night,

But Joy comes in the morning."

Sandra

11/13/20