The Gauntlet Of Happiness

Has been thrown

It has come to my attention

That anger is my retention

Barely needed a mention

Oozing with negativity

With daily regularity

Is there any positivity

In this Grinch sized heart

So Scrooge yet not too smart

Where or where do I start

Aware that it seems like

“The only joy in my life

Is a dishwashing liquid”

– Steve Martin 

Here goes

Wish me luck

Happiness Is

A gracious smile from your wife

When she’s heard the same joke

For the gazillionth time

A warm squishy hug

From said person above

The one I most love

Enjoy when we can get away

Even if just for a day

To hang out and play

Though technically not “mine”

Appreciate grandchildren

Who spend their time

Being in a financial position

To assist the kids

Help raise their children

Another thing that makes me glad

Must have had some influence

When they can all call me dad

To be continued

Who knows, maybe it will catch on.