An Ode to Mindless Optimisim

So there I was, up at godawful past midnight with the lyrics to Pinkie Pie's singing telegram running around in my head, when suddenly I start rhyming words. Then some more. Then I wrote two stanzas of the damn thing. It mightn't be perfect, but I'm putting it up here anyway.
I take this as tentative proof that although I may not like it, I can write more late at night. Not better, just more.
(Seriously. I finished both Ponytemkin and Telling Tales at about four in the morning.)
Anyway, this is the result of ten minutes work. Pinkie Pie's Ode to Mindless Optimism, to the tune of the bloody singing telegram

It's not easy keeping smiling when you'd rather run and rout
But in those times it's best to just be brave and have no doubt
So you be sure to stay happy and always wear a grin
Even if your chances of survival look too slim

Now people say I'm crazy, for smiling at a time
When a dollar buys a nickel's worth and they'll stab you for a dime
It's a harsh and tough world out there, but you'll be okay in the end
If you just keep your chin up and stay close to your friends

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This gave me a laugh. It's not perfect, but pretty good considering you wrote it past midnight. I've stayed up late, so I know how this feels. I remember this one time - it was in middle school I think - that I had to write an essay that was due the next day. It was at least midnight, but I found that staying awake wasn't actually difficult... It was getting up in the morning with only a few hours of sleep that was hard. Considering the fact that it's almost midnight as I type this, I'm not sure I learned my lesson...