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An Outlook

I decline to be of sad world. I refuse to live inside tears. I choose to hold life as precious and dear. Though my words may often reflect depression deep within, I never neglect joy’s right to take hold of me again.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/2/2021 2:11:00 PM

CayCay, this "bite" is filled with inspiring words and your realistic view of life fueled by your choices! Well done. Congratulation and blessings of joy.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/1/2021 6:37:00 AM

Beautiful Bite. Congratulations on your win!

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/12/2019 6:38:00 PM

Congrats on your win, CayCay. Well done.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/12/2019 3:38:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, CayCay .. hugs Eve ~`*

Lynn Marie

Date: 4/3/2017 6:20:00 PM

An inspiring piece deeply felt. Your words feel like an affirmation to self, a lovely daily reminder of one's intent. Wonderful writing. Congratulations on your feature placement :-) lynnxx

Jean Murray

Date: 1/17/2017 4:58:00 PM

I sometimes feel that joy when dancing CayCay. Your poem is beautiful lesson in positive thinking. Congratulations.

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/17/2017 12:48:00 PM

"Stay on the sunny side", congratulations CayCay...

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/16/2017 11:36:00 PM

Aha! I like this positive outlook on life, CayCay:) congratulations:) a 7 from me:)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/16/2017 9:05:00 PM

Hi CayCay, Congratulations on your win! Very nice!

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/16/2017 5:37:00 PM

Such a wonderful, uplifting sentiment, CayCay. I needed to read this today. Congrats on your placement. Agnes

Dan Cwiak

Date: 1/16/2017 5:21:00 PM

CayCay, your words hit too close to the mark for me...but I truly understand and know their meaning. I haven't been back long, but I see your work has not been diminished during my hiatus. Big Hugs! ((( )))

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/16/2017 4:15:00 PM

Powerful words of wisdom and uplifting thoughts, CayCay. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

James Inman

Date: 8/26/2016 10:19:00 AM

A wonderful write CayCay. I love the way you constructed your last line.

Julia Ward

Date: 8/26/2016 9:48:00 AM

This is such good advice! Well done for your sixth place win in my contest, CayCay. Julia, :)

Julia Ward
Date: 8/26/2016 1:42:00 PM

:D at divine intervention. ;)

CayCay Jennings
Date: 8/26/2016 9:59:00 AM

Thank you so much. This is one of the first poems I posted on Soup and it got no attention so I thank you for reviving it! I was the last entry - divine intervention ... CayCay

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/26/2016 8:12:00 AM

CayCay, congratulations on your win! Yes, to a great degree, being happy is a choice. Janice

Darlene Gifford

Date: 8/22/2015 10:54:00 AM

I enjoyed your poem about choosing joy over sadness. That is certainly the right outlook. I hope you got my soupmail about the contest you entered. And will reenter a poem after you make the suggested changes. May I know your age and where you live? (Just the City or State.) I'm 78 and live in Ca. Blessings, Darlene

CayCay Jennings
Date: 8/22/2015 12:53:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. I got your soupmail and answered. I'll send you another answering the above questions. It is very nice to sorta, kinda meet you. I've really enjoyed your talent .... CayCay