[Magdalen] Reverse poems / Worst Day Ever?

[Grace Cangialosi]

Yes, this was the poem, and I knew it was written by a teen-after, but I didn’t know all the background.
I’m going to use it as an interactive part of my sermon tomorrow. I’ll let you know how it goes...

> On Sep 15, 2018, at 9:46 PM, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> After Grace posted I tried to find the poem I had read several years ago, came across "reverse poetry " and not only found the poem I was looking for but the surprising source/author and some context, shared below. Grace, please share the one you found too. 
> 
> http://www.aish.com/sp/ph/Worst-Day-Ever.html?mobile=yes
> 
> Website explains the unique story behind the reverse poem below. 
> Lynn
> Worst day ever
> 
> by Chanie Gorkin
> 
> Today was the absolute worst day ever
> And don't try to convince me that
> There's something good in every day
> Because, when you take a closer look,
> The world is a pretty evil place.
> Even if
> Some goodness does shine through once in a while
> Satisfaction and happiness don't last.
> And it's not true that
> It's all in the mind and heart
> Because
> True happiness can be attained 
> Only if one's surroundings are good
> It's not true that good exists
> I'm sure that you can agree that
> The reality
> Creates
> My attitude
> It's all beyond my control
> And you'll never in a million years hear me say
> Today was a very good day
> 
> ------
> 
> Now read it from bottom to top, the other way,
> And see what I really feel about my day.
>