The Bright Side

Looking on the bright side 
Only works when one’s inclined
To ignore emotions that may
Take up space inside one’s mind.

To focus on the positives
Sounds easy, but it’s not,
When the negatives have crowded into
Every open spot.

Advice with good intentions
Doesn’t mitigate the cause
Of what someone may be feeling,
But should give advisors pause.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Meadows Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Well said!! Have a lovely day, Ilene!
Rolland Avatar
September 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
so necessary to write poetry like this, helpful and nicely done, merci poétesse
Bauer Avatar
September 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thank you, Yann! Always a pleasure to hear from you…
Gifford Avatar
September 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Hello Ilene, nicely put and beautifully written. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my poet friend.
Bauer Avatar
September 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thank you, Zyrool! Same to you!
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