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382. A Better Day

Does pretty mean anything if you have no sight?
What definition could it possibly mean?
If you cannot look to decide for yourself
How could you judge what you haven’t seen?
If your ears never heard truly great music
Would you understand a much better sound?
Could you really discern what was really good
Or would you take the opinions of those you hang around?
We are such lucky creatures of nature
Most of us blessed with many senses for living
Yet we base our decisions on what others say
Preferring to read, watch, or listen for the opinions we’re given
Take heed to live life just for yourself
For you have the ability to decide all alone
Don’t let others control or rule your life
Your opinions never need to be cast in stone
So set aside your favorite magazine or TV show
And refuse to believe what they are trying to say
Look upon all you meet with a wide smile
For if you do you’ll always have a much better day


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