Elizebeth Turnquist

Grandma was angry and bitter

Spreading around misery

Sharing her ongoing pain

My Mother broke the cycle

She defied the bitter

She chose authentic kindness

So I emulate mom’s choice

I may live in pain

But I don’t have to spread it

I don’t have to infect others

Sharing my pain isn’t caring

I don’t choose bitter or angry

I choose to sappy sweet

I choose to infect my joy.