Ivy Mawuse Ayetor Writes: “No Excuse For Sadness”

 

No Excuse for Sadness 

When I count the rainy days I can hardly remember the gloom 

I must cheerfully go on moving 

I have no reason to shriek 

Even if I am tossed by setbacks’ waves 

I must not mutter an unthankful word 

For I have enjoyed so much consideration 

I have no reason to cry 

From the least to the Highest 

I have received so much goodness 

I cannot overlook such benevolence 

I have no excuse for sadness 

Ivy Mawuse Ayetor 

BACKGROUND 

The poet seeks to portray that she does not have reasons to be sad. She makes mention of the fact that she has received so many blessings from the Lord and that the good days in her life outnumber the bad days. 

There is so much pain and negativity around us but truth be told, the good surrounding us outweighs it by a huge margin. Count your blessings and name them one by one.