Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Consciousness Correction Contest   Hosted by Unseeking Seeker

                          November 27, 2023

Consciousness Correction

I've always had an aversion to emotions with a negative trait.
Anger doesn't dissipate with age, but I don't fly in to a rage
when I feel the first inkling of frustration. Instead, I contemplate
the source of my anxiety and tell myself, "Just turn the page."

By doing so I segregate the trivial from something with validity.
I prefer trying to work things out over throwing stones of derision
and correct myself with a conscious effort not to act with stupidity.
It usually proves to be that I've made the best possible decision.

I don't enjoy being around anyone who likes to embrace negativity.
They have the propensity to turn sunshine to clouds filled with rain.
It's more my style to wear a smile, with the inclination of proclivity
to find some good in everything without indifference or disdain.

I prefer looking beyond the moment when my wrath begins to rise
and take a moment to prevent a hunger for animosity to be fed.
It's a high road, sans rose-colored glasses, but with benevolent eyes.
I am more tolerant of others, which dissuades me from seeing red.

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Sam Kauffman December 4, 2023 at 11:44 AM Congratulations, Lin, on your winning placement. I love the idea of "sifting" through experiences, emotions, choices and coming to the conclusion that the "high road" is the freeway to tolerance, patience and empathy. This is quite beautiful and soothing! So happy for your win! Blessings on your journey!

Paula Goldsmith November 30, 2023 at 7:56 AM Congratulations on your wonderful win. Love you line, "I don't enjoy being around anyone who likes to embrace negativity." I also feel this way. A great quote from Ben. Thanks for adding it. Have a wonderful/blessed day with your win.................... Lin Lane November 30, 2023 at 8:00 AM Thank you for letting me know which lines you preferred, Paula. I gave lots of credence to Ben's quote, too. More of us should realize the truth in it.

Sotto Poet November 30, 2023 at 6:24 AM Lin, you have beautifully conveyed this poem. Congratulations on your placement Lin Lane November 30, 2023 at 7:59 AM Many thanks for liking my lines in this one, Lasaad.

Richard Lamoureux November 30, 2023 at 5:59 AM You are wise. Congratulations on being selected in this premier contest. Lin Lane November 30, 2023 at 7:58 AM Thanks for your thoughts, Rich.

Paul Willason November 29, 2023 at 4:13 AM Another gem from the pen Lin....wrapped up in some of your wisdom....will sip slowly and take in. Lin Lane November 29, 2023 at 4:17 AM Hi Paul. Sometimes, when I receive a fine comment like yours I have to re-read my poem to find the gem-like quality a reader finds. Thank you for your thoughtful remarks.

Hilda Greenhough November 27, 2023 at 6:17 PM I love this poem. It gives excellent advice. I'll take it. Poem seems to be a good teacher of mental wellbeing. Lin Lane November 28, 2023 at 2:18 PM Thank you very much for your kind thoughts, Hilda. We, as readers, can take whatever we wish to gain from reading poetry.

Daniel Turner November 27, 2023 at 11:46 AM You also get a much better view from the high road. Perspective means everything:) Great write, Lin:) Lin Lane November 28, 2023 at 2:17 PM I agree, Danny. Thanks for dropping by and leaving me your thoughts.