The most cheerful of people sometimes wonder
The meaning of life and why they are here
They can lose their way or their confidence
Their smiles mask their own turmoil and fear
The brave front they keep for the benefit of others
Few know that they can get so afraid
But they know the funk will eventually leave them
Their heart will rebound and the melancholy will fade
The problem with being the cheerful one
Is that the world depends each day on your smile
Those around you feed off your unsinkable optimism
And they get flustered if it disappears for a while
But it’s okay to sink into a little funk
You are allowed some time off from cheer
You are allowed to recharge your emotional batteries
You are allowed to face and dismiss your own fear
So, go ahead and enjoy your down time
Just remember that those who love you wait in the wings
Ready to catch you if you get too low
And ready to laugh again when your heart is ready to sing
Donna Cavanagh - MyVeryOwnFan.com