Of a blissful forever.

One can choose. How to occupy one’s mind. But it takes practice. That’s how I stay reasonably happy. Even during difficult times. Such as care-giving. Or the loss of a loved one. I refuse to surrender. To sadness. Even when death do us part. I dwell. On fond memories. And I partake. In other stress-relieving activities. Walking long distances. And communing with nature. Reading a book. With an upbeat theme. Tuning in to a comedy show. Reminding myself. That I’m alive and conscious. Able to grasp the wonders of life. Better that. Than to be overwhelmed by grief. One must resolve. To get on. To find boundless ways. To savor it all. Dreaming. Dreaming. Of a blissful forever. --Jim Broede