Thursday, April 22, 2021

"It's Fine Today" By Douglas Malloch

 


It's Fine Today


Sure, this world is full of trouble

I ain't said it ain't.

Lord, I've had enough and double

Reason for complaint;

Rain and storm have come to fret me,

Skies are often gray;

Thorns and brambles have beset me

On the road but say,

Ain't it fine today?

 

What's the use of always weepin',

Making trouble last?

What's the use of always keepin'

Thinkin' of the past?

Each must have his tribulation

Water with his wine;

Life, it ain't no celebration,

Trouble? I've had mine

But today is fine!

 

It's today that I am livin',

Not a month ago.

Havin'; losin'; takin'; givin';

As time wills it so.

Yesterday a cloud of sorrow

Fell across the way,

It may rain again tomorrow,

It may rain but say,

Ain't it fine today?


Enjoy the poem with beautiful music.


Poem Video👇

https://youtu.be/iWHmG9bfiZs




Who wrote the poem "It's Fine Today"?


Douglas Malloch (May 5, 1877 – July 2, 1938)

Douglas Malloch was an American poet, short-story writer, and associate editor of Amercian Lumberman, a trade paper in Chicago. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan, a center of the lumbering industry. He grew up in the forest, surrounded by logging camps, sawmills and lumber yards. These simple roots were reflected in his poetry, and he became famous as a “Lumberman’s poet.” Malloch also wrote the Michigan State Song.


"It’s Fine Today" explanation.

In our life, we all face various obstacles and sufferings. Some people will just panic out of fear or frustration. Others will keep complaining, blaming others. But there are a few people that will focus on the solutions to make things better, maintaining positive perspectives. This poem reminds the reader of the importance of a positive perspective when facing adversities in a simple and clear manner.


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