When your life is going smoothly,
It’s so simple to pretend
That no negatives are waiting
To assault you ‘round the bend.
Don’t succumb and get complacent,
Thinking joy will never end,
For its opposite is lurking
And it’s right around the bend.
It’s much better if you’re ready,
Which is why I recommend
Never flaunting jubilation;
Sorrow’s skulking ‘round the bend....
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