there are the times
when clouds obscure our view
of blue ethereal skies
and our world grows dark and desolate
days are monotonous and gray
nothing can put a smile into our face
we see the whole confounded human race
doomed to pernicion and without God’s grace
this is the time when it is useful to remember
that it is YOU who calls the shots
YOU who decides what road to follow
YOU who determines where to go
rest, linger, or proceed
so you can truly say
these are the actions of yourself
for which you need
nobody else