Look Beyond The Tears

          Author Unknown

          If the sky above seems cloudy
          And you are left out in the rain
          If you are searching for a rainbow
          But the colors bring you pain

          If your world is not revolving
          And there is no end in sight
          If you are looking for the sunshine
          But all you see is night

          If all around are smiling
          But all you can do is frown
          If you are tired of living
          When life just lets you down

          Then look beyond your teardrops
          At the wonders of this land
          The beauty of a flower
          Like velvet in your hand

          Feel the air around you
          The smell of new mown hay
          Laughing children in the park
          The innocence there at play

          Imagine floating with a butterfly
          As she flutters between the trees
          Or the whispers of the ocean
          On a warm hot summer's breeze

          Think of the taste of candy floss
          As it melts upon your tongue
          Or the melody of morning birds
          As they greet each day with song

          Remember words of beauty
          Told in your mother's embrace
          Feel the gentleness of her touch
          As she softly kissed your face

          Seek the good within you
          Cast the clouds down from your sky
          Don't look toward the pavement
          But hold your head up high

          Think not on what life owes you
          But of all you have to give
          Forget about tomorrow
          Then you can start to live

          So bless this age you are living in
          With the gifts you can bestow
          Don't disregard the stream of life
          Go gently with the flow.