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Life Is About Attitude

Life is about having the right attitude.
Don't be known as one with platitude.
Someone who is a habitual whiner, 
is not a good companion at a diner.

Life is always a much happier place
if you don't slap anyone in the face,
so you won't be a curmudgeon grouch
why don't you take a nap on your couch.

No one wants to be around a grumbler
especially one who should be humbler.
Wear a smile instead of a sourpuss frown
and from your own pedestal, step down.

One who brags about his or her work
is really just being a malcontent jerk.
If these words seem harsh and trite,
some fish are known to take a bite.

Kindness is the best way to make a friend
so stop being bitter, just make amends.
Stop being a grouch, no talk or bellyache,
and be nice to others, for goodness sake!

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2015

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Vera Duggan Date: 12/21/2015 9:53:00 PM I like this poem Lin, and yes you have described Peter very well, he can be quite a grouch at times, but I love him, Merry Christmas and take care........Vera Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/22/2015 5:07:00 AM Thank you, Vera. When Peter gets grouchy send him into your lovely garden and soon he'll be in a better mood. Thanks for visiting me here ;)

John Hamilton Date: 12/21/2015 1:50:00 PM Very nice one Lin, as always never disappoint. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/21/2015 2:40:00 PM And you never disappoint me with your nice comments. Thank you, John.;)

Eve Roper Date: 12/21/2015 12:29:00 PM Wisdom comes with experience and experience of life has taught us to be more compassionate are growing harder but we only favor one. You are a great lady! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/21/2015 12:32:00 PM Thank, Eve, and I'm throwing that compliment back at you (Eve)

Beautiful Scars Date: 12/21/2015 12:03:00 PM As Jan said, very wise and an great example of how we all should be here.."Kindness is the best way to make a friend so stop being bitter, just make amends. Stop being a grouch, no talk or bellyache, and be nice to others, for goodness sake!" You are a true person who I respect very much. I couldn't have said this any better lady:)-*smiles* Login to Reply Beautiful Scars Date: 12/21/2015 12:12:00 PM Thank you very much:) you expressed yourself perfectly and in a respectable way...be blessed!!! -*smiles* Lin Lane Date: 12/21/2015 12:10:00 PM Thanks, Luloo. Respect is something to treasure, and I value that I have yours...it's returned to you.

Jan Allison Date: 12/21/2015 12:00:00 PM Wise words indeed Lin - it should be a mantra for soup contests lol:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/21/2015 12:09:00 PM Thank you 'kindly,' Jan. It's a good mantra for everyone who wants to be happy.

Mark Woods Date: 12/21/2015 11:49:00 AM Damn straight you're right! The world will never lay at our feet unless we give it a reason too. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/21/2015 11:55:00 AM Sorry about the comment jump, Mark. Thanks. Men are too imperfect, but we can make life so much sweeter at the moment if we stop the animosity, especially over inconsequential things. Lin Lane Date: 12/21/2015 11:51:00 AM It wasn't meant to stab, just to point out a lesson everyone should heed. A messy world we live in...full of anger, jealousy and hate... Thanks for reading.