For National Poetry Day

This is a verse my mother used to recite; 

I hope my siblings forgive me if I’ve misremembered it. I don’t know who wrote it, Googling hasn’t helped, but it seems appropriate for sharing it during this present unpleasantness.

 

A good laugh is a tonic,

Kind words a soothing balm,

Philosophy a lotion

Applied to cool and calm,

Hard work is the remedy

That cures all lesser pain,

While love is like the sunshine

That strengthens us again.