Linda Alice Fowler Poet Free verse

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I have withdrawn from grim and gloomy feelings.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.

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Sam Kauffman June 29, 2023 at 11:47 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. Linda Alice Fowler July 15, 2023 at 11:09 AM Hello Sam. 'Now' is all we can be sure of living. Live on in peace! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. :)

Beata Agustin June 23, 2023 at 2:57 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. Linda Alice Fowler July 15, 2023 at 11:09 AM I am glad I touched you in some way with this write Beata. Blessings to you! :)

Speaks Volumes June 21, 2023 at 5:17 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 ! Linda Alice Fowler June 22, 2023 at 5:49 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 June 21, 2023 at 5:08 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. Linda Alice Fowler June 22, 2023 at 5:40 AM Oh so many thanks Emile my friend. Such stiff competition! I'm honored. :)

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

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

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

I Am Anaya June 12, 2023 at 8:47 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. Linda Alice Fowler June 12, 2023 at 10:47 AM Hi Anaya my friend. Thank you for your thoughtful comment and fav!!! You are a sweetheart! :)

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

Speaks Volumes June 9, 2023 at 1:42 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. Linda Alice Fowler June 9, 2023 at 11:25 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!