These are Good Things

Ecstasy when I am with my soulmate.
A bright future has me feeling great.
Getting everything I could possibly need.
Winning the lottery, yes indeed.

These are good things.

Promotions at work and vacations galore.
Satisfying a customer is something I adore.
Recognition for the best job ever.
Being told there are none more clever.

These are good things.

Rampaging monsters in my dream.
A terrified awakening as I scream.
Deepest depression makes me sad.
You slap my face and make me mad.

These are good things.

Telling me how stupid I am.
Falling for another heartless scam.
Disease sends me closer to death.
Perhaps tonight will be my last breath.

These are good things…

As fuel for the poet and the words it brings.