It’s not what happens to you
that counts
it’s how you respond
so whether you’re kissed
or whether you’re not
or whether you’re this
or that
or grow big
or remain a dot
if you’re successful and full of fun
or fighting for a cause
or staying at home
abandoned or cherished
or alone
nothing matters but that you stay the same
don’t get embittered
don’t feel ashamed
but live generously, kindly, and full of love
for people
for yourself
for the earth
and your God
and for the Rose
in the garden
that you planted
and adored
and tamed.