Smooth Sailing

Nothing ever runs smoothly

Why would I expect it to.

I laughed as I read to my son

"Oh, The Places You'll Go"

"You have brains in your head
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose"

So simple it sounds

To a child of six 'tis a story alone

To anyone else it reminds us

We are the creators of our destiny

"And when you're in a Slump,
you're not in for much fun.
Un-slumping yourself
is not easily done."

Perhaps that manual I was after

Can be found in the words of Dr Seuss

"All Alone!
Whether you like it or not,
Alone will be something
you'll be quite a lot."

Surrounded by people

Yet more often than not I am alone

"And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and 3/4 per cent guaranteed.)"

There is hope for me still!

After the day that I've had

I'm grateful I can still laugh!