If you want to feel love
open your heart to those dear;
to all those who love you.
Isn't it all so clear?

If you want to know happiness
you must open your mind with cheer
to the happiness around you.
Isn't it all so clear?

 If you want to be remembered
you must first remember those
who have loved you and were meaningful;
their hearts they did not close.

If you want to hear the song
you must first yourself sing
with the joys bestowed upon you
and let the melodious song ring.

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If you want to defray loneliness
be a friend to those in need;
for you cannot feel an emptiness
when it's others that you heed.

If you want to be loved, then love.
If you want to be happy, spread cheer.
If you want to be fulfilled, try sharing.
Now, isn't it all so clear?

Original © Copyright Jackie (Micke) Jinks, April 2003