Lemonade...

I’ve been here and I‘ve been there

In and out and everywhere

Up sometimes, and then, down too.

Sometimes red and sometimes blue.

I’ve had the urge to scream and shout,

I’ve stuck out my lip and tried to pout.

I’ve folded my arms across my chest,

And told my kids: “Mom knows best.”

I’ve lived through things that were a test,

And always paid my dues—with interest.

Took up the gauntlet, and fought the fight,

Tried to always do whatever was right.

Turned my cheek, gave life another chance,

Went out in the rain and smiled and danced.

Whistled a happy tune when I was scared,

Offered thanks for all the blessings I shared.

Tried to just put one foot in front of the other,

And set a good example, since I was the mother.

Smiled at the good, cried through all the sorrows,

And always hoped for much better tomorrows.

And somehow, in going from here to there,

In and out and everywhere..

I’ve been lucky: on a steady course I’ve stayed,

When life hands me lemons, I make lemonade.