Be of Good Cheer

Be of good cheer, though trials may come

Spend time on others, there’s work to be done

Strive to light up the darkest of places

Behold the joy in our loved one’s faces

Trials are not reserved for the strong

Weaknesses not overcome, are wrongs

Answers to problems are readily found

When all about us, much love abounds

With humble actions, each can become

The greatest example to everyone

To those who are sad, suffering dearly

Through our affection, we can show clearly

The concern we feel when we look in the eyes

Of one who suffers and internally dies

Take care of each other, and rise above

Despite tribulation, we can feel loved

Be of good cheer and spread only good

Doesn’t this sound like something we should

Choosing to do what we know is right

Will always lead us back into the light

From the darkest of places, we can find hope

Within our souls, we find strength to cope

When with each other, learned lessons are shared

We then truly show, how much we care

Lost in the memories of what went before

Searching for answers, wanting for more

When our vessels are empty, and need to be filled

Be of good cheer and gladness will spill

More joy will be found, than can be contained

Within our hearts, and more still remains

Reach and discover the love that is there

Waiting for us to embrace, and then share

-Liz

1/10/12