I'm saddened your not feeling well -

Your tears, they fall like rain.

But through all this you have a friend -

A cure, without the pain!

I prescribe a healthy attitude,

And laughter, long and bold.

And West Virginia whitewater -

Clear and icy cold!

Adventures, fun and daring -

Like dancing in the rain.

From walks through somber mountaintops,

To jumping from a plane!

A glass of clear, blue autumn sky

Each morn as you awake

Will clear your head so you can think

Of dreams you can't forsake.

At night you'll need to bathe yourself

In moonlight overhead

And drink a cup of happiness

Before you jump in bed.

Each dawn, the sunrise you must seek

To reflect upon your eyes.

Throughout the day your mind must play

This keeps you young and wise.

Barefoot walks on snow-white sands

Of beaches far and near

And playing tag among the clouds

Will help abate your fear.

There's one last thing that you must know -

On this you can depend

When feeling helpless, sad, alone -

July 17, 1997

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