The Poem of The Month for June, 2026, What’s The Best Thing That Could Happen?came about after reading a number of articles about positive thinking, realizing that we really do have power over our thoughts; that we don’t have to stay stuck in the mode of trying to function happily when we are temporarily feeling lousy.

An interesting way to practice changing the direction of our thinking might be to make a list of ”arguments for improving one’s attitude.” List ways that you can take responsibility for what you’re feeling, then change that feeling to one of gratitude for all the blessings that come your way.

I have found that when I am counting my blessings with gratitude I don’t feel angry, I don’t feel lack, I don’t feel “less than.”  No, I don’t have room. The blessings get in the way.

Try it. You’ll like it!

And remember, whatever the question, love is always the answer!

WHAT’S THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?

Ask yourself, upon waking, this very important question:
“What’s the best thing that could happen today?”
You will find that by looking for the good in life
The negatives will mostly slip away.

We usually find what we are looking for,
And if that’s a negative, guess what you’ll get?
You are in control of the way you look at life.
Choose positive views, and don’t forget
That you can change how your day is going,
And turn it around by changing your mindset.

Those times when you’re not feeling positive
Are the times when fears and doubts can sneak in.
Take charge of your thoughts; look to the bright side.
To get started you need a little discipline.

Every morning is a fresh beginning,
And every day is a world made new.
To start the day with a positive thought
The responsibility is left up to you.

If we’re lucky as we go through life, we meet a few wonderful people who become our special friends (‘Golden Friends,” if you will)… people you can trust (even more than family) who always are there, accepting you, (even with all your foibles and eccentricities).

Who knows what the attraction is that draws people together? I m sure it would be difficult to pinpoint, and then verbalize, why some friendships deserve the title “Golden,” and some don’t.

Here then is the May 2026 Poem Of the Month, STAYING IN TOUCH, a tribute to Golden Friendship. I hope you enjoy it. 

STAYING IN TOUCH

It is said that in the final weeks of one’s life
That love and relationships are the things that matter most.
Some people get too busy during their lives
For time with good friends. Golden friendships are best.

It is common for people in a busy lifestyle
To let friendships slip, the togetherness to suspend.
But be careful when moving on in life
That the ones you lose are not your true friends.

Taking care of business and getting affairs in order
Are important for one’s peace of mind;
But money and status aren’t important in the end.
Love and relationships take precedence, you will find.

Ah, here it is … a few days into April, and finally, the Poem of The Month from me..  

Between the Final Four Basketball competition, the opening of the baseball season, the will they-won’t they make it to the finals for the Seattle Kraken hockey guys, and the upcoming traditionally nicest, most gentlemanly competition in golf — the Master’s — all coming to us via satellite, live stream on our television sets (“smart” or not), or on our cell phones, tablets, desk tops, etc., it’s been an interesting challenge to find the right words to share this month. 

Obviously, most of the news I’ve been listening to has leaned more toward entertainment and toward people competing without killing each other… actually shaking hands and giving credit where credit’s due at the end of the match. A nice pat on the shoulder, an actual look into the faces of the members of the competing team… a recognition… 

Why can’t life “out there” be like that?

To counteract the hovering feeling of helplessness it occurred to me that even if we didn’t know what to do to make great strides into solving the problems of the world, there must be some form of action we might take… hence, the title: If You Can’t Do Something, Do What You Can.

The simplest act of kindness towards another human being… a smile, a nod, or a word (hello) (nice day for a walk) might be just the very thing the other person needs to allow his or her attitude abut life change direction to the positive.

I hope you enjoy the poem — April showers of kind, loving thoughts.

Remember, whatever the question, love is always the answer.

IF YOU CAN’T DO SOMETHING, DO WHAT YOU CAN

It’s easy to sit back and observe a situation,
And not let your actions match your thoughts.
You may think that you have nothing to contribute,
But wait! You do! Let me connect the dots:

It all starts with you, and what you believe in.
It requires that you know the right thing to do;
And that is being true to yourself and your beliefs.
It boils down to the statement, ‘The onus is on you.’

First, educate yourself — all aspects and all sides.
Learn before you make a move in any direction.
Some famous people have rung in on the subject.
Their words are reassuring and wise upon reflection.

Maya Angelou suggests “doing your best
Until you know better… and then
When you know better, you can do better.”
Repeat the process again and again.

Do not let what you cannot do
Interfere with what you can” (John Wooden).
“And doubt of whether you can do it at all (Goethe)
Is only removed by action.”