A happy life should start with an attitude,
a real strong attitude,
because this world can end up affecting our latitude.
It's a daily grind,
that will eventually beat the behind.
To make it we've got to be tough,
and the attitude has got to be rough.

I'm not happy because everything is going good,
I'm happy because I face my adversity in an understanding mood.
I understand,
lifes constant demand,
and then come up with a good positive plan.

One of my plans is to cut myself a whole lot of slack,
and stay off my own loaded down back.
God can beat me,
other people can beat me,
life can beat me,
but I'm not beating yours truly
and I mean this duely. 

I keep my mind in a self forgiving mode,
to help me down lifes tough long road.
I finally realized one fact,
that helps keep me intact,
"human being,
might mean anything."
Even for me,
so I set myself guilt free.
I watch and understand,
my fellow man,
As opposed to passing judgement,
and causing resentment.

My plan,
I understand,
on your plan,
I put no demand,
I also try to understand.
Isn't life grand,
when we make a plan,
to help us make a strong stand?
Especially if it works,
and keeps us away from the devils forks.

G