This Icy Spine of Mine
The intense feeling that terror lurks
despite knowing how happiness works.
The happiness which we cannot see
is like a song living within me.
      Where terror and satisfaction dwell
      we can make our own heaven or hell
      for it is attitude which decides
      which angels we will select as guides.
I have found that as we grow older
there are angels perched on each shoulder
who have an internecine dispute
and no truths seem to be absolute.
      If you listen to your inner voice
      both joy and terror can be your choice.

        Walt Abbott–11-3-08