Some Days My Emotions Define Me

Sometimes the sadness is so engulfing it takes over who I am

I don't want it to,

but,

sometimes I can't stop it.

Other times the sadness just turns into anguish

about pasts we can not change

and hurts that can not be undone.

Anger rises in me at 

things I did not have any control over.

It's time to let forgiveness take over,

to find peace in my heart.

For then I will start to know happiness.

I would rather be defined by joy 

than sorrow.

So for now,

my dear God,

please help me to forgive and 

move on.