Ukraine crisis, PM crisis
Fuel bill crisis, Food cost crisis 
Covid crisis , Health care crisis

Sometimes the news is just too much
impossible for us to bare
Sometimes we just have to switch off
but this doesn’t mean we don’t care 

Sometimes I take myself away
from the constant distressing news 
Sometimes its good to take a break 
from the persistent crisis blues

Even the weather has changed now 
it would seem spring has changed it’s mind 
As we wake to winter chills
and leave the warm weather behind

But.. 
We still have lots to look forward to
lighter nights and brighter days
There will be reasons to smile
pleasure can be found in many ways 

We need to be kind to each other 
and look for the positives 
Look for something good in each day 
try to dismiss the negatives 

Last year I did an exercise 
to try to be grateful each day
Take a moment to appreciate 
something good in any way 

I took a picture every day
of something that made me smile
It really made a difference 
and cheered me up for a while 

It doesn’t have to be visible 
It could be a sound, taste or scent
A memory that springs to mind 
an invitation to an event

So, if like me the constant news 
is making you feel a bit sad
Look for a reason to be grateful 
and things may not seem so bad

I hope you find a reason to smile
something that makes you happy
I hope you find joy, cheer and hope
in your gratitude gallery