CayCay Godwin Poet Rhyme

GLASS HALF EMPTY

Those who swallow half a glass with optimism,
smile, show gratitude and pursue their vision.
Those with stinking thinking taste pessimism,
slam down the glass and digest bitter derision.
While one view nurtures faith seeds in the world,
the other lifts doubt's flag to globally unfurl.
We should run from those with negativity,
best not to risk getting any on you or me.

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Ron VanHooser June 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM CayCay, I've known far too many people like the latter. They just make me tired and aggravated for they miss the beauty of the world and events that surround them. Great job, I love the poem. Keep it up! All the best, Ron

Paige Hind June 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM very true, like your style of writing

Karen Jones June 15, 2026 at 10:59 PM Very clever rhymes! Enjoyed the perspective and insight!

Andrea Dietrich June 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM Another good one, Caycay. You are on a roll. The one I did on this theme is kind of weird. Now I better put my mind to work on some contest poems!

Gershon Wolf June 11, 2026 at 7:55 PM Hmm. And I always felt that the classic definition of both these terms rang true: "A pessimist is an optimist with experience." Oh, well. Had to give up hope in the Tooth Fairy last week. What'll it be next?

Beryl Edmonds June 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM Enjoyed the read CayCay, I sometimes leave a glass half full to sup later. Those that slam down their glass half empty with pessimism don’t know what they’re missing… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith June 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Glass Half Empty" write. Yes, run very fast from negativity. "Good Luck" I did, "Glass Half Empty." Have a blessed/great/fun day writing away............

Alison A Smith June 10, 2026 at 2:39 PM Well penned my friend, I am certainly not going to risk getting caught in that negativity.

Victor Buhagiar June 10, 2026 at 10:54 AM I read a poem, then another, but no reply. So I assume you have lost interest. My time is limited. I liked how you drew something positive from your poem. CayCay Godwin June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM Oh my, Victor, I thought the exact opposite! No more thoughts, just doings from now on. It saddens me that such occurred but let's shake it off and go forth w/ care not to let another misunderstanding take root. LOVE CayCay

Anne-Lise Andresen June 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM - Love how you define this contest theme...excellent, CayCay :) - Best wishes :) - hugs