Classic Poem

Think of the things that make you happy,
—Not the things that make you sad;
Think of the fine and true in mankind,
—Not its sordid side and bad;
Think of the blessings that surround you,
—Not the ones that are denied;
Think of the virtues of your friendships,
—Not the weak and faulty side;

Think of the gains you've made in business,
—Not the losses you've incurred;
Think of the good of you that's spoken,
—Not some cruel, hostile word;
Think of the days of health and pleasure,
—Not the days of woe and pain;
Think of the days alive with sunshine,
—Not the dismal days of rain;

Think of the hopes that lie before you,
—Not the waste that lies behind;
Think of the treasures you have gathered,
—Not the ones you've failed to find;
Think of the service you may render,
—Not of serving self alone;
Think of the happiness of others,
—And in this you'll find your own!

Think of the things that make you happy,
—Not the things that make you sad;
Think of the fine and true in mankind,
—Not its sordid side and bad;
Think of the blessings that surround you,
—Not the ones that are denied;
Think of the virtues of your friendships,
—Not the weak and faulty side;

Think of the gains you've made in business,
—Not the losses you've incurred;
Think of the good of you that's spoken,
—Not some cruel, hostile word;
Think of the days of health and pleasure,
—Not the days of woe and pain;
Think of the days alive with sunshine,
—Not the dismal days of rain;

Think of the hopes that lie before you,
—Not the waste that lies behind;
Think of the treasures you have gathered,
—Not the ones you've failed to find;
Think of the service you may render,
—Not of serving self alone;
Think of the happiness of others,
—And in this you'll find your own!