Optimism
I’m trying to be a soul half full
Instead of a soul half empty
so when there’s rust in the sky causing decay
I will see the most beautiful sunset on display
and when crimson leaves start falling
is it discontent or joy they herald in?
I will see only days of joy coming
And those restless ghosts mustering followers
weeping in the breeze outside my window
They bring Enlightenment, never sorrow
And while in the ring of fashion and flattery
And stupidity, I will avoid the embrace of slavery
Though my shaft be caressed with sweet intent
And my balls suckled with love and adoration
I will avoid perceiving some evil deed being done
And let my cares take flight,
like dandelion seeds floating in the sun
Why should I find wickedness in the tongue?
Deceit in this blissful momentum?
No, I will count it all joy.
Does the symphony of love?
always have to strike a discordant note?
and a dark spirit in the scent of roses, float?
or turn the flavor of champagne ashen?
No. My glass is half full, I am filled with optimism
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Hi Christopher Great write i think in life we go
through periods when we feel our glass
is half empty, feeling on times pesimistic about situations whether
it is about ourselves other people or what goes on in the world
but they are sometimes out of our control not being able to see
or change these things can make us feel our glass is half empty
Optimism the glass half full is such a better place to be. Happier
being comfortable and then you see situations in a different light
Sorry for the rambling :-)I just love where you are coming from in your write
a great topic describing the downs of an the half empty glass and the highs
of the half full glass.and i will say there are some gorgeous lines you write
on the glass or soul half full
"I will see the most beautiful sunset on display
and when crimson leaves start falling"
"And let my cares take flight,
like dandelion seeds floating in the sun "
This in my opinion is a masterpiece write which i could
go on an on talking about respect my friend
Best wishes Debs
deborah, thank you for taking the time and writing down one of the best comment I've even gotten on this here, I won't lie, I do think very highly of myself and most of the poems I submit here, but your generosity exceeds my highest beliefs, again thank you, honestly you are very sweet to hand something so beautiful so such an unsuspecting soul....have a great day, not sure if it's a holiday in England as it is one here in North America but have a good one....cheers
This is lovely. Just lovely. Bravo.
Holy CRAP CHRIS!!...... you weren't just speaking off the cuff when you said you were trying to stay more positive....... it seems that this decision has afforded you the opportunity to create one of the best.... if not THE BEST poem I've read from you......a symphony of stunning phrases laced together with such graceful movement and segues from one amazing image to the next....... it is an uplifting write for the soul..... and a fantastic look into the mind and heart of the author's character....... there isn't a single word of this that doesn't speak to a brilliant epiphany that is elegantly poured onto the page....... Like DEBS!!......I could go on and on about why I find this amazingly powerful......STUNNING brother!!.........PINNED this!!...... I'm sure there will be times when I need to go back to this piece!!.........LOVE and ROCKETS!!........T xo
thanks T, for saying such nice things, and yes, lol, I'm really trying to be optimistic. The poem was written because someone 'challenged' me to write a poem on 'glass half full' instead of 'glass half empty'...but, as for myself, I am a work still in progress on the issue. I hand out advice without reservation, as I did with this person, but they wanted more than just advice....yeah, it's a solid poem, I agree, I have written better though, and will hopefully write much better poems than this no doubt in my mind; inspiration willing....writing a good poem is like having a good meal, you only remember the last one....did you notice how I was trying to mock the whole concept of optimism? I really thought it might ruin the poem, to be honest, lol... but whatever, I reads well....hey have a great Labor Day? I think Canada and America has the same name for this last holiday of the year, anyway, enjoy, I hope all is going well for you, big hugs pal, stay happy big brother, it's all that matters in this life....cheers
Hi Brother Poet Chris,
Optimist, pessimist. Half Full, half empty. Partly sunny, partly cloudy. Perception lies deep in all of us. The lucky ones will always find the light in darkness. Thus then, able to lay down and lose oneself in the juleped juxtaposition of a Jungfrau.
Peace and Love,
xox Larry
Hey Brother poet Larry
first off, thanks a million for commenting, I like 'good' comments, and this is a good one. Yes I agree, about finding light in darkness, I'm trying man, I really am, takes work, for me anyway. I love these words you used my friend, juleped juxtaposition and Jungfrau, and to be honest I'm not sure what they mean, but I will try to climb over that mountain called pessimism, thank you for the encouragement, have a nice day, cheers
Hey Buddy,
You really rocked this one and on the contrary, my friend it was you i was trying idle back in the day and to see you still in the drivers seat, your works always of (untouched) quality Chris, never to let any reader down....You like always amaze us all bro and writes like this, was one of the reasons, i started doing a lil more reading than writing, you placed the reader there my friend and with class did you do so..I enjoyed the complete poem....this piece really rocks..Job very well thought out and deployed....Jim
Hey, Jimmy,
I am honored to have you take the time and to make such a generous comment....but I love reading your work so don't read too much, lol....to be honest I'm surprised that I am still on this site after all these years and still getting inspired, but as you no doubt can see, the talent is plentiful, although most of them don't seem to like commenting much, in general, there is some sweet poetry to be read and inspired by around these parts, good atmosphere as well, and like I said before, please stay awhile, if you can, my friend, it's by far a much better site with you posting poetry and commenting, thanks again
Hi Christopher
This poem inspired me. Lots of depth in ur writing style.
thanks Carinne, you put me at a loss for words with the comment, I'm honored, thanks again
On 9/11 difficult to see half full yet
compelling as you throw your might into
it this cup shall it be; a strong poem
we all need on
the dark days;
it reads so well I enjoy!
Luv &
microbikinis to you Chris;
jai:)
Jai, look at me! listen up! you good? come over here! hey, even if you had said that the poem is 'horse shit' I wouldn't mind, honest; some of my poems are, but I love this comment you made here, I don't know what I did to deserve it, thanks pal....yeah, it's easy for me to be a pessimist and have a dark outlook on everything, takes no effort on my part, believe me, being optimistic is hard as hell sometimes, it takes character and inner strength to see a rainbow while it's still raining or a pork chop on the plate while watching filthy swine roll around in their own feces, or to watch beach volleyball in Brazil and appreciate the merits of modesty....and, never mind you get the idea, anyway, speaking of micro-bikinis, to you as well, my friend....hugs, stay half full
Amazing work as always Christopher
Amber, forgive me for not thanking you for the gracious comment, appreciate it greatly, have great day, beatifull poet
I have read so many amazing poets on this site and Christopher you top the bunch great write!
PoetessDarkly, thank's a lot, so glad you enjoyed and commented as well, hey sis I love your work as well, I'm a HUGE fan of yours, and honestly I'm just glad to see you back on this site posting poetry, your words are beautiful, you entertain and astound me, thank you for being here....cheers
#I-BOW-DOWN-TO-YOU! :-)
lol!! so what do you want me to write on next? that one worked well....I just wrote one about a ghost and a full moon, not sure if I should post it, I really don't believe in that nonsense, we'll see....thanks Bridgette, what a nice comment to make, much better than saying something like
CHRIS YOUR POEM SUCKS!
thanks again, my friend, all kidding aside
glad you love this, charlotte, and I'm still 'trying' to fight the demons of pessimism, in 2017, it is my goal to rise above this unprofitable attitude; certainly a work in progress, for me....don't feel bad about never reading me....I do feel a healthy affection towards my writing, and in a way I don't feel motivated to write poetry right now, so feel free to check them out if you like, and please keep in mind that I want to learn a new way of writing, maybe with numbers instead of words, something like that, lol...thanks for making a very cool comment, your work is fresh like the morning newspapers used to be, before the internet ruined everything....cheers poet