I needed to write a poem about trouble in the world.
But then some sent me an email signed with a smiley face.

I needed to write a poem about trouble in the world.
But then a joke was posted on my Facebook page.

I needed to write a poem about trouble in the world.
But then I watched an old Cheers on t.v.

I needed to write a poem about trouble in the world.
But then Pat Sajak sent Vanna White to the puzzle board.    

I needed to write a poem about trouble in the world.
But then James was winning big money on Jeopardy.

I needed to write a poem about trouble in the world.
But then a bachelorette fell in love with three men.

I needed to write a poem about trouble in the world.
But then the Dow Jones recovered from a plunge.

I needed to write a poem about trouble in the world.
But then someone shamed me with the Declaration of Independence.
Instead of writing the poem, I tried harder to pursue happiness.