Choose To

Tears can scream louder than words,
 if we choose to listen.
Birds can sing stronger than opera,
 if we choose to hear.
Rain can purify more than soap, 
 if we choose to clean.
Dance can free more than flight,
 if we choose to act.
Laughter can cure more than medicine,
 if we choose to enjoy.
Joy can shine brighter than the sun, 
 if we choose to smile.
             The choice is yours...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Andresen Avatar
March 29, 2016 at 7:53 AM
Hey Elissa :) - I welcome you to Poetry - Soup :) - Thank you for your first poem, I look forward to many, many more in the future :) - Have fun, meet many "poet" friends :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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May 11, 2017 at 1:45 PM
Thank you Sunshine
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March 27, 2016 at 11:29 PM
Elissa, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
Quigley Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 10:41 PM
:) thanks
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March 27, 2016 at 10:54 PM
You write so beautifully!!
A   Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 8:20 PM
Elissa, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Quigley Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 10:42 PM
Thank you :)
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