Hang In There
By John Herlihy

In this world, we must take care,
The alternate, the worse for wear,
Day by day means wear and tear,
Fall not into any lasting despair,
Be smart, stick to your own lair,
Breathe freely the God-given air,
Fear not, allow yourself to dare,
Show yourself by what you wear,
Be very wary of fortune’s glare,
It may drag you about by the hair,
Avoid at all cost the soothsayer,
Before bedtime, kneel in prayer,
As a philosophy, we should share,
Little children we need to spare,
Allow not the swamp to ensnare,
Of all ghouls and ghosts beware,
They have the capacity to scare,
Fulfill your duty, fair and square,
When in doubt, do not ask where,
Destiny will surely take you there.