Lin Lane Poet Sonnet

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 Writing Challenge - "O" Words Contest

Sponsor: Constance La France - 7/27/23

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Optimism

"I choose optimism over fatalism because I'm
 too determined to be conquered."
                                                       ~ by poet



I would embrace life with optimism
rather than feel resigned to dark despair
I prefer to see the world through a prism
filled with colorful beauty everywhere

Optimistic people don't mope and brood
In negativity they don't wallow
"This too shall come to pass,"  their attitude
when worry is a hard pill to swallow

It's not rose colored glasses that they wear
They are not naive or ambivalent
And don't for a moment think they don't care
Optimism prevents cause to lament

Hope gives optimists reason to cheer
It's happiness and health we should revere

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Unseeking Seeker July 31, 2023 at 2:42 AM Superb, uplifting and … optimistic! Beautifully penned, Lin, warmest congratulations on your win

John Hamilton July 30, 2023 at 2:10 PM Well done Lin, words to live by, congrats on your win! Lin Lane July 30, 2023 at 2:36 PM JD! How wonderful to see you. I mentioned you in a comment earlier today on a poem that had internal rhyme. You are missed. Thanks for reading me.

Speaks Volumes July 29, 2023 at 3:09 AM Hear, Hear, a brilliant uplifting sonnet. never a truer word was said. Congrats on a well earned win.

Kim Merryman July 28, 2023 at 6:14 PM A beautiful sonnet with a positive message! Congrats on your 1st place win, Lin! Blessings, Kim M

Paul Bell July 27, 2023 at 11:50 AM I'm optimistically commenting on your optimistic sonnet. In a good mood now.

Jay Narain July 27, 2023 at 10:46 AM Nice sonnet. Makes me feel optimistic about writing sonnets. GL in contest. Lin Lane July 27, 2023 at 11:21 AM Hi Jay. Thanks, and have no fear of writing Sonnets. If you can rhyme and count syllables... you can create a Sonnet.

David Kavanagh July 27, 2023 at 8:58 AM And don’t for a moment think they don’t care! what a brilliant line Lin, I always like to ponder the bigger existential picture and for some abstract reason I see it as positive, even though I’m firmly a realist, thin lines divide isms, very thin indeed, brilliant work, cheers David Lin Lane July 27, 2023 at 11:19 AM Thanks a bunch, David for the comments and also for letting me know that you especially liked a certain line. I often think about little things that really have no bearing on much of anything. Those little streams of inquiry that run through my mind. I dare not dam them for fear I'll be flooded with sanity. You are a realist. I've witnessed it in many of your writes and comments. Isms are interesting food for contemplation.

Jan Allison July 27, 2023 at 7:31 AM wise words indeed Lin, a very well penned sonnet:-) I am optimistic it will get a good placement! hugs jan xx Lin Lane July 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM Thanks a lot, Jan. I'd rather live with a good outlook instead of one of gloom. LOL at your optimism over it being placed. Thanks, chick.

Susan Ashley July 27, 2023 at 7:30 AM Dear Lin, indeed, I do agree with you, and the stirring poetic expression of your optimistic verse is also reason to cheer! I admire your potent pen's lustrous ink and adore the depth, breadth and grit of your powerful poet's quote. "Optimism": a great word chosen for Constance's "O" words contest and a superb piece celebrating it! I see this piece high on her win list, my friend. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan Lin Lane July 27, 2023 at 11:13 AM Hi Susan, and thanks ever so much for your wonderfully supportive comments! Optimism was not my first choice, but someone had just posted an entry using that word. lol C'est la vie. I think it worked out and your fine compliments attest to that. Thanks so much for your well wishes.