Definitely a slap. In the very recent past my answer would have been a profound "Yes!" For I saw nothing worth living for. Constantly depressed. And I didn't think it would ever change. But it has! And I have alot of sunshine in my life now. I have my down times stil, but it's alot better than it was then and it will continue looking brighter as well!
I like this alot! If I start getting that way, I try giving myself a mental slap to snap out of it, doesn't always work, but many times it does. Great poem! peace!--Mike