Foolishness of Optimism

I haven’t yet determined if optimism is a trait for the brave
Or for the weak
Many people use this word
When everything seems bleak
But what it is really?
Is it involuntary or imaginary?
How can one even believe
In something they cannot conceive
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 15, 2015 at 11:32 AM
I have to agree Kayla, but then, I'm one of the foolish
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