Paint Your Future

Here you are, at the dawn of yet another cruel day.
There is enough pain.
The jar of anger overflows and spills into tomorrow.
They hurt you.
(Oh, how they hurt you!)
Tears and sorrow are the paint you use to create your day.
Your rage is justified.
But is it wise?
"Love one another", the wise one said.
And how true it is.
In loving, the pain flowers and becomes joy.
In forgiveness, the anger is poured into the wind
and becomes peace.
Sorrow and tears change their hue.
Allowing you to paint a bright and beautiful day.
So all that remains is a choice...
What will you use to paint your future?
Hanging on to the pain and anger of yesterday.
Or bravely letting go,
and loving the sun as it rises.
Choose wisely.