Sunshine's Soul

I know I have been slacking. A new one will be up soon. I don't know if anyone reads this, but it doesn't matter. I like to know that it's out there in case someone needs it.

Happiness is the smile of a loved one after an absence. It's the feeling of love that overflows from your soul. Long lost friendship suddenly renewed. Knowledge and light. Peace to your soul. Happiness isn't something that is bought or sold. It's attained through hardships. It's a reward for trials. Happiness is fleeting as a butterfly. It's heavy like a blanket. Happiness can be eternal life if lived correctly. Live life so happiness can be your companion. Today, tomorrow, and forever. Copyright © Catherine Oversby, 2008

I am standing at a crossroad And two paths lay at my feet One is light by the bright sunshine, While down the other I can not see. My heart tells me to step into the dark But my feet desire the light I fight an inward battle As I know which way is right. With a heavy sigh, I am determined And turn away from the path Filled with bright sunshine and flowers And face the darkness of the unknown. Slowly I put one foot in front of the other And feel the ground beneath my feet Is more and more solid with every step. The path takes unexpected turns, Twists and dips. What appears so dark With every sure step gets more and more light Until there is no doubt as to where to go, Where to step and how to avoid the Pitfalls that surround the path. When the end is reached, I turn around and look back. What started out dark as night Ended as bright as day. And with a start I realize That I have changed along the way. I have been humbled, chastened, scared even. I have cried unto the Lord to know how ...