Day by Day

by Karen Patterson

Lifelong dreams, short lived reality.

Euphoric highs, plundering lows.

The mundane rhythm of the everyday norm.

Glee-filled moments full of tingling life.

Frustrated feelings that make for trying times.

Hand in hand these go together.

No bad without good.

 No love without sorrow.

It all contributes to life’s ongoing balance,

And guarantees us an all-new tomorrow.