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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kauffman Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 2:11 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.
Alex Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 6:37 AM
Beautiful Bite. Congratulations on your win!
Gauthier Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 6:38 PM
Congrats on your win, CayCay. Well done.
Roper Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 3:38 PM
Congratulations on your win, CayCay .. hugs Eve ~`*
Marie Avatar
April 3, 2017 at 6:20 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
Murray Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 4:58 PM
I sometimes feel that joy when dancing CayCay. Your poem is beautiful lesson in positive thinking. Congratulations.
Smith Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 12:48 PM
"Stay on the sunny side", congratulations CayCay...
Daniel Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 11:36 PM
Aha! I like this positive outlook on life, CayCay:) congratulations:) a 7 from me:)
Calasibetta Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 9:05 PM
Hi CayCay, Congratulations on your win! Very nice!
Krampe Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 5:37 PM
Such a wonderful, uplifting sentiment, CayCay. I needed to read this today. Congrats on your placement. Agnes
Cwiak Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 5:21 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! ((( )))
Haight Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Powerful words of wisdom and uplifting thoughts, CayCay. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Inman Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 10:19 AM
A wonderful write CayCay. I love the way you constructed your last line.
Ward Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 9:48 AM
This is such good advice! Well done for your sixth place win in my contest, CayCay. Julia, :)
Ward Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 1:42 PM
:D at divine intervention. ;)
Godwin Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 9:59 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
Canerdy Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 8:12 AM
CayCay, congratulations on your win! Yes, to a great degree, being happy is a choice. Janice
Gifford Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 10:54 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
Godwin Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 12:53 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
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