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What's Your Next Move

Folk always say look at the glass as full Don't see the glass as just plain old empty Be optimistic no matter what What happens when“optimism” has turned on you? When it has kicked you in the derriere Please tell me what is your next move? In this game of chess called life 1-19-17 Alexis Y.

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/20/2017 7:02:00 AM

Hmmm ... good question posed by this poem, Alexis. A very good mentally challenging poem. The next move that I ain't gonna make is staying down in the dumps. I ain't gonna let nobody defeat me like that. Stay feisty my friend. Always remain strong til the bitter end. Love this poem, it has bite to it. Love and peace to you.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/19/2017 10:56:00 AM

love the positive feel of your work, alexis.. bring it on!..huggs

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/19/2017 10:46:00 AM

I understand Alexis. Some days are a challenge to stay positive. Hope it will turn for the better soon. :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 1/19/2017 10:03:00 AM

My next move...*%@#?* lol...great write AY...god bless...^WW^

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 1/19/2017 8:53:00 AM

Always a tuffy, those gloom-doom days//a chance to practice my smiling ways//not always easy//I may get queasy//but I'm getting better with my demon slays. Sorry kiddo, gotta lotta lim'riks bottled up after no I-net for so long;-) Keep writing! (it helps, I really b'leve it!) Huggersnitskies and sunsickles ~ silly guy

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/19/2017 8:51:00 AM

Optimism is only seen by you not through other eyes. What folk say doesn't matter. "Let those that don't want none have fond memories on not getting any"...Well done Alexis

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/19/2017 8:36:00 AM

Its when our derriere get red spanked and bruised that we appreciate that same derriere once was clear and smooth..and in that moment we have two choices..or keep scathing our derriere and bleeding our negative thoughts or search for the soothing balm ...to heal the pain..and realize at the weakest you were d strongest.Its easier sad then done..I understand your feeling dear..We all ve been there..bt it never rains forever .Heartfelt poem.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 1/19/2017 8:37:00 AM

Scratching..Oops typo :)

Chris Green

Date: 1/19/2017 8:15:00 AM

I am a firm believer that positive actions and thoughts generate positive reactions and situations. But, that could be just me. The only person who can guide you to the next step, is you. Like Nicola said below, you do what you gotta do. Kind of sad Alexis but nicely expressed.

Alexis Y.
Date: 1/19/2017 8:35:00 AM

Hi Chris, I know this is sad write. I feel similar to they way you do(as far as being an optimist and positive actions and thoughts). But they're days when difficult times get the best of me. But I do bounce back and eventually I refocus and gear up for what comes next. I really do appreciate you and your support: -) Alexis