Both Sides Now

Both sides of life

Depth of a loving heart,
Immeasurably truer,
Can make you rich or poor,
Both sides of life!

Shine of a peak sun,
Intensely bright,
Can make you shimmer or blind,
Both sides of life !

Attitude is all that matters,
Gala or sad,
Good or bad,
Positive or negative,
Both sides given,
Take you may whatever,
It's your pride !

Cloudy haze of sky,
Gloomy sight,
Can make you dull, others revive,
Both sides of life !

It's all about the road taken,,
Walk merrily, with confidence,
Or slowly in disguise,
Choose one ,
Why ponder on both sides ?

There will be times in life,
When it's tough to decide,
Both sides seem perfect, 
Have faith in God
And enjoy the ride !

Written on 26/7/14
Contest - Both sides now
Sponsor - Alfred Vassallo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gibson Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Very good advice, Upma. So much depends upon our choices and attitude.
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 11:31 PM
yes, it is so much about the roads that we take in life. I often wonder if I chose ok with mine. But I have to enjoy them no matter what!! Great thoughts!
A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 12:03 AM
Thnx for ur kind words Andrea!
Davis Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 9:18 PM
Dr. Upma This is a very uplifting and positive write. If everyone took this advice and followed it, the world would be a happier place. Thank you for the great comment on my Road Construction poem
A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 12:04 AM
Thnx for ur kind visit n words Robin!
Sathasivam Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 1:05 AM
Excellent. Interesting write. Enjoyed. Tfs
A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 12:04 AM
Thnx Ravi !
Smith Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 7:21 PM
The journey is where it is at Upma....hugs Tim
A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 12:05 AM
Yes sure,, Thnx Tim !
Richards Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 3:55 PM
This has such an uplifting attitude, taking the positive approach in all things, can make such a difference in the final outcome! There is a sense of peace in the ride....just as your last line said! Lovely work !! Good luck, Dr. Upma !!
A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 12:13 AM
So glad to hv ur kind visit n inspiring words Carrie !
Docherty Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 3:42 PM
An interesting take on the lyric... Wishing you luck in the contest...
A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 12:25 AM
Thnx Anna !
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