Lament

Lament not oh man, for everything is transient, heading towards death

Single negative thought can take you on a tangent, ruin peace, herald doom

Your negativity and lack of faith fills the environs, spoils happiness of all

Lamentation serves no purpose, a calm composure earns respect

You go on flights of fancy, cry over improbable, isn't it foolishness?

Past is unchangeable, future uncertain, wise live in present which is certain

Before you lament, give it a thought

Be the master of your mind, not it's slave

Show the world you can be positive and  happy whatever may happen


16.09.2021
 
Note : poetic form monostich which is a single line poem. I have used a chain of monostich

For Constance La France Contest ''L'' Contest New or Old
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Kauffman Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 11:51 AM
Well said Rama! We have a choice to wallow or chose joy. This write touches something very deep in my core. Congratulations for your win. Blessings of happy joy for you.
La France Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 10:08 AM
Rama, congratulations on your win in my L contest~ love and serenity _Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
September 18, 2021 at 10:49 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write. "Love It" If only we all could remember this. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win...............
Evans Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations, Rama. I totally agree with you. Positivity makes you happy.
Alex Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 10:02 AM
A very good collection of advice in the form of Monoku. Moods of Lament are seen varying as per the advice given. Congratulations!
Cunningham Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 1:36 PM
Words of wisdom Rama, you're right though, live in the now. Tom
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