Carole Duet Poet Free verse

Feel It Til You Real It

Stop thinking about sadness
and think about gladness.
Stop thinking about loss
and think about gain.
Stop thinking about hate
and think about love.

Don’t think about war.
Think about peace.
Don’t think about the ugly.
Think about the lovely.
Don’t think about evil.
Think about good.

Stop grumbling.
Be grateful.
If you picture it
it will come.
Just feel it
 'til you real it.


By:  Carole O’Terry Duet
Copyright:  4/7/19
“All Rights Reserved”

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Caren Krutsinger July 3, 2020 at 4:32 AM We cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought - book from the early 80's, taught me this, and thank goodness. It has changed my attitude and life. Carole Duet July 13, 2020 at 10:59 PM Yes, I agree, Caren, but I know it's hard to do sometimes. We are human...after all. Carole :D P.S. Thanks for reading and commenting on "Feel It Til You Real It"

Richard Lamoureux November 2, 2019 at 10:55 AM For the most part I agree, but we also need to take time to feel the sad bits. By keeping them inside we obscure our ability to truly experience the joyful moments. Carole Duet November 2, 2019 at 12:34 PM That is true, Richard. It also produces that valuable quality: empathy. I realize the poem is a little over-simplified optimism but sometimes that's what we need. Thanks for your insightful comment on "Feel It Til You Real It". Carole Duet :D

Paul Callus June 14, 2019 at 8:09 AM We know that life is a rollercoaster.....ups & downs, good and bad, sadness & happiness....yet so many people seem to concentrate on the negative aspects, thus making their lives a misery! Your meaningful words remind us that we need to overcome hurdles with a positive attitude. ~ Best regards, Carole. // paul Carole Duet June 16, 2019 at 4:36 PM Thank you, Paul, for your "meaningful" comment. I really am grateful. Carole :D

Swetha Vangaveti June 1, 2019 at 7:17 AM I feel this should be incorporated in the school's morning assembly everyday. As many times we hear this, we say this, so much impact it creates and slowly atleast a little change can be seen in the way we perceive things ... Beautiful :) Carole Duet June 7, 2019 at 5:31 PM Thank you so much, Swetha. What a great idea! I can just see/hear someone on the school intercom saying the "don'ts" and the kids in the classrooms saying the "do's". I'm sure that would embed some positive feelings in their minds and who knows where that could lead. Thanks again. Carole :D

CayCay Godwin May 16, 2019 at 6:11 PM I wonder if you've any idea how wise I believe these words to be? If all people did just as you wrote, we would manifest such in the universe and gone would be war, disease, etc., - the lion would lay down with the lamb in the returned Eden. This should be a poster behind everyone's eyelids. May this poem resonate with more people than just those on Soup. Wisdom - poetically served. All the best ... CayCay Carole Duet May 21, 2019 at 8:41 PM Thanks CayCay for your most appreciated comment and yes, I totally agree with you. If we could all try harder to think positive I think it would make a tremendous difference for lives all over the world. It's not always easy to do but I believe we have to try. Carole :D

Caren Krutsinger May 9, 2019 at 12:28 AM Carole, thank you for the reminder to me to stop thinking about how sick I am. The brain is so easy to fool! This reminds me of a book I used to love. "You cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought", one of my favorite books. Carole Duet May 9, 2019 at 1:40 AM And thank you, Caren, for the nice comment on "Feel It Til You Real It". Yes, thinking positive is really good for you and I sure hope you feel better. Hugs...Carole :D

Charles Melody Lightning Ink April 24, 2019 at 3:03 PM Splendid, extraordinary, yet simple enough for an average reader. Yes, I succumb, whatsoever that is good, we should think about it. Charles Melody Lightning Ink April 28, 2019 at 1:56 PM Yes, Carole, very right. ;) Carole Duet April 24, 2019 at 11:15 PM Thank you so much, Charles. I like to write so that almost anyone can read it (and feel it) easily and yes, I know it's not easy sometimes to think positive but we have to try...right? Carole :D

Jennifer Proxenos April 20, 2019 at 9:29 AM Hi Carole, This is my type of poem - it is creative, spunky and imaginative - very well done. Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Carole Duet April 20, 2019 at 9:40 PM Thank you, Jennifer. I'm so glad you liked "Feel It Til You Real It". Carole :D

Ralph Sergi April 17, 2019 at 3:50 PM Hi Carole: It is safer and more comfortable think positive as it is distracting to think otherwise. Great poem! Carole Duet April 17, 2019 at 5:08 PM Thanks for dropping by and for your nice comment, Ralph. Ralph Sergi April 17, 2019 at 3:50 PM TO THINK POSIIVE

Vijay Pandit April 17, 2019 at 8:06 AM Words of wisdom and splendid inspiration ..something worthwhile..something cherished..a great poem your wrote, Carole. Carole Duet April 17, 2019 at 5:09 PM Thank you so much, Vijay.

Richard Lamoureux April 16, 2019 at 8:53 AM Yes, it is hard advice to follow but worth the effort. Carole Duet April 17, 2019 at 12:53 AM Yes, sometimes it is very hard to let go of the negative things that are holding us prisoner...but we must if we are to survive and thrive. Carole :D

Joseph May April 15, 2019 at 10:46 PM Accentuate the positive..Nicely penned Carol... Carole Duet April 17, 2019 at 12:52 AM That's right, Joseph. We must think positive in order to change the negative. Carole :D

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. April 14, 2019 at 11:22 PM Wonderful. This what Jesus had told us. "believe and you will receive. Carole Duet April 15, 2019 at 9:40 PM Thank you so much, Allen. He sure did. Carole :D

Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2019 at 11:52 PM Great advice! Thanks for your comment on my Butterfly poem. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for faving it. Carole Duet April 10, 2019 at 10:13 PM Thanks, Richard. Now all I have to do is take my own advice. lol And, yes, I loved your butterfly poem. Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2019 at 2:29 PM Love this kind of poem. the picture of an older Doris Day is so awesome and the messgage of your poem shines with positivity. Carole Duet April 24, 2019 at 11:23 PM Thanks, Andrea. I'm so glad you liked "Feel it til You Real it". It's just me...trying. Carole :D

Jennifer Proxenos April 7, 2019 at 12:42 PM Great poem Carole and such utter positive thinking. I think positive a great deal of the time, but today I was brought down to earth with a bang - a very close friend of ours was diagnosed yesterday with lung cancer that has spread to his spine and down his one leg, my husband and I are devastated! Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Carole Duet April 7, 2019 at 6:48 PM I'm so sorry to hear about your dear friend, Jennifer. I will pray for him and try some positive vibes. Thank you for telling me about him and for your comment. Carole :D

Arturo Michael April 7, 2019 at 11:59 AM Positive vibes...enjoy life...Think about Love....All the best my friend Carole Duet April 7, 2019 at 6:46 PM Yes, Arturo. It's all about self-control. We all need to start thinking positive to change the world. Thanks for your nice comment. Carole :D