Laughter andTears

 

A Time to Laugh and a Time to Cry.

To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven . . . . . a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3 v.v 1 and 4.

 

At times in life may it be my just lot

that others find amusement in my wit;

that I should find their humour’s tickling spot;

may I, forever laughs and smiles transmit.

Let happiness prevail where’re I go

and laughter be a sound that follows me;

May paths I tread in life, come hail or snow

be known for pleasure, joy and levity.

 

But ! - - - There is more to life than merry game,

for life can often be forlorn and sad.

The ways we travel are not all the same

and life, while sometimes good, is oft-times bad.

 

So humour should be tempered with control.

On occasion - - the need is to console. 

 

John L. Berry     Saturday 4^th October 2008.

Reviews

[Patient Poet (Yos)]

very clever and true, there is time to anything to laugh and cry , we need to have them all, but we need to know what the balance is thats the secret, once you found the Balance your soul get what she need, its rest .... Thank you , Shalom Yossi

[Angel Baby]

Truly enjoyed your write, captivated me....thank you!

[RHEA CROSLEY]

Good wise balance to this well written little poem. Enjoyed the write and will save. Thank you.

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

That was and uplifting piece.