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Seeking Cheeriness

I have withdrawn from grim and gloomy feelings.
I have no time for wistful faces that plague the day
with melancholy conversation and life-sucking sadness.
The drama too much to digest and too trivial to express. 
The shroud of depression envelopes the soul
spiraling it toward the depths of psychosis.

	Discard delusions of undignified and unfounded discontent.

Instead, I seek cheerful gladness and joyful vibes.
I invest my time with gregarious and social aspects
of amiable discourse and exuberant life-serving happiness.
The manzai of life situations is peculiar funniness.
The revealing mirthful banter opens the psyche
whirling it toward heights of responsible normalcy.
 
	Embrace each moment as though it is the last – it could be.

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2023

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Sam Kauffman Date: 6/29/2023 11:47:00 AM Such a wise choice Linda! "Embrace each moment as though it is the last." Dynamic, positive ending. Delight, delicious alliteration. Congratulations on your win! Blessings. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 7/15/2023 11:09:00 AM Hello Sam. 'Now' is all we can be sure of living. Live on in peace! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. :)

Beata Agustin Date: 6/23/2023 2:57:00 AM Congratulations. Thanks for sharing this... Delighted am I with these poetic lines: "Discard delusions of undignified and unfounded discontent. Embrace each moment as though it is the last – it could be." God bless you. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 7/15/2023 11:09:00 AM I am glad I touched you in some way with this write Beata. Blessings to you! :)

Speaks Volumes Date: 6/21/2023 5:17:00 PM Oh LAF I knew this would do well. The only one to take Emile's gloomy words and turn them into something bright and alive. I read this with a defiant demena, knowing that my friend was pushing dark clouds away to reveal happiness and sunshine. Wonderfully uplifting. Enjoyed ! Oh and Congrats too ! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/22/2023 5:49:00 AM Hey Svvie! You are too kind to me. :) I see so much unhappiness and drama - and life is so short! I'm not just a Pollyanna. I've seen death and destruction and demise. I'm sure you've read some of my gloomy, dark poems. I choose to be happy!

Emile Pinet Date: 6/21/2023 5:08:00 PM Congratulations Linda, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. Very well done, you were successful against a field of talented poets, my friend; Emile. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/22/2023 5:40:00 AM Oh so many thanks Emile my friend. Such stiff competition! I'm honored. :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/13/2023 1:50:00 AM AHA! You used those words in a perfectly positive poem, Linda, i was wondering whether one could do that:) a winner for me:) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/13/2023 6:05:00 AM Hi dear Jo. Thank you for thinking highly of my poem. I appreciate your visits and comments. :)

Bill Baker Date: 6/12/2023 5:19:00 PM I agree, let's get positive and happy my friend. Good poetry! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 6:18:00 PM Thanks my friend. Life is short - let's spend what time we have positive and happy!

Panagiota Romios Date: 6/12/2023 10:34:00 AM Excellent. Pamgie xx Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 10:48:00 AM Hi friend Pangie - I especially appreciate your visit and comment. Thanks for the soup mail also. hugs, Linda :)

I Am Anaya Date: 6/12/2023 8:47:00 AM Pure gold, your philosophy is brilliant, there is so much here to embrace. Good contrast. This truly a masterpiece, Linda. I'm keeping it! Favorite. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 10:47:00 AM Hi Anaya my friend. Thank you for your thoughtful comment and fav!!! You are a sweetheart! :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 6/10/2023 10:37:00 AM That's the destiny of life. You never know when the grim reaper appears. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/12/2023 10:37:00 AM Hi my dear Victor. So good to see you and read your comments ! hugs Linda :)

Speaks Volumes Date: 6/9/2023 1:42:00 AM Oh Linda, l declined entering this competition because the words were too sad, but you made the words into a beautiful happy poem!! Such a delight. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/9/2023 11:25:00 AM Thanks Svvi. I thought about not participating too since there has been so much drama around lately. ;) But then I thought how to turn it around. Glad you enjoyed it!