Gloomy Day

I woke in the morning
and over some tea
I imagined a world without pain.

Some say joy would be stolen
in front of our eyes.
Some say life would be pointless
without a reason to cry.
Some say our world would be boring
if we didn't have to fear.
Some say without loss
there'd be no use for cheer.

I say they're wrong.
I say without self-pity
We'd spend more time with our dear ones.
More time creating.

Less war for more peace?
Less destruction for more creation?

I'd take it anyday, a world like that.
My tea will be much sweeter with more jubliant minds.