A Poem from a friend

To be cheerful and spry
you have me confused with St. Nick
instead I go away
and my anger flares too quick
I made a commitment
to choose happiness everyday
but my mind gets bent
because life gets in the way
It must be awesome from birth
to keep a smile on our faces
I don't think it happens on earth
just in heaven and other far away places
Still the commitment I made
to choose happiness and joy
I must view each and every minute
as a brand new toy