It's a hard knock life!!!

In school we are taught
how to read and write,
and how to add and subtract.
Those are vital to learning
and getting along in the world.

Where are the classes
for dealing with the loss of a job,
the death of a loved one,
the failure of a relationship?
No wonder so many people
feel lost and alone when
they are going through hard times.
No wonder many turn to
alcohol and even suicide.
How many times
have you heard
someone in distress say,
"I can't see a way out."

Life has tested me
and I have not always
responded with
the courage and determination
that I'd like to claim.
I don'thave all the answers all the time.
No one does.

This year alone
I've survived many broken relationships
both lovers and friends
I've managed to scrape by,
by the seat of my pants.
I've never really known
how I was going to make ends meet,
but I've managed to do so.
I've also been dealt some
pretty bad health issues,
but I'm still kicking

I am stronger for the experiences,
wiser and more determined than ever
to celebrate all that life throws at me,
the good and the bad.
I look forward to
the rest of my life with such relish.


And I hope by reading this,
you will feel the same way.

The lion king-
a great story
about surviving
the hard knocks in life.