How long has it been, my friend,
Since we last laughed for joy?
Life has seemed so hard lately.

I wish I could make it easy,
But you know as I do,
That it would be even harder then.

I wish I could make you happy
But I can’t do that.
You must do it for yourself.

I wish I could change everything
Back to the way it was,
When we were happy with life.

But that, too, would be hard.
So, we must get by on our own
And live life as it is.

How long has it been, my friend,
Since we last laughed for joy?
Life can only get better...