It came to me one summer day

That I could act a different way

Instead of being Oscar the Grouch

Sitting and fuming on the living room couch

I could put away my short little fuse

And see that I have the power to choose

Instead of using cutting words

That fly around like angry birds

I can encourage and help and make others smile

And not make their time with me seem such a trial

So I say this to you

If you feel this way too

Make a change, rearrange and be chill all the while