TODAY
                        (found it walking by the hospital ward)
 Outside my window, a new day I see,
    And only I can determine
   What kind of a day it will be.
It can be busy and sunny, laughing and gay,
   Or boring and cold, unhappy and gray.
My own state of mind is the determining key,
   for I am only the person I let myself be.
I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help
   or be selfish and think just of myself.
I can enjoy what I do and make it seem fun,
   or gripe and complain and make it
   hard on someone.
I can be patient with those who may not understand,
   Or belittle and hurt them as much as I can.
But I have faith in myself, and believe what I say,
   and I personally intend to make the best of each day.

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