Brian Cooper Poet Free verse

The Glass

Thrice I was asked the age old question
Was the glass half full or half empty
Always afraid of a trick, I could not make sense of the axiom
The possibility of either did make me think plenty.

One day two friends came and filled a glass to the brim
I took my own, curious, I filled mine halfway
Not to boast, but I smiled, and made a grin
I asked of them the same question to let them say.

Both were concerned and afraid of my disorder
I drank, drained the glass, and put back in the sink
I finally made a decision & my mind was in order
I saw it as both, neither, and a tool from which to drink!

You see, I always saw optimism naïve as half full
Pessimism it is always half empty and no fun
Realism it is just a glass and the question is null
Opportunism is to use the glass first so my thirst is undone.

Sincerely, 
the Opportunist



Copyright 3/11/14

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Angie Thomas April 5, 2014 at 1:13 AM Hey, by the way, isn't it a rhyme? Brian Cooper April 9, 2014 at 5:47 AM Angie, thank you for reading. Yes, it is a rhyme but since it uses a salutation in more of a letter format I put it as free verse... As far as being the best, I am not so sure, but I do like it out of my poems the best. The poem is a true story and worked on it 2 years. The poem is me using the glass while seeing it as all things at once in a moment of extreme clarity. The real poetic thing is, as I saw all four in the glass itself, I was quenching my thirst while they were arguing about it! Best regards, Brian

Angie Thomas April 5, 2014 at 1:10 AM OK, honestly? this is by far the best and a well penned poem I've read on this sight. A lot of thought has gone into this poem, and you've nailed it!!

Poet Destroyer A March 16, 2014 at 12:15 PM Hi Brian :) It was nice to see your poem featured in the poetry soups, home page this past week. Enjoy the coming week. Always & Forever *LINDA Brian Cooper March 16, 2014 at 6:03 PM Linda, Thanks again; you are too sweet to me. Have a good week too. Yours truly, Brian

Painted Hunter March 12, 2014 at 10:33 AM Hey I've seen this before!...on the other site..haha. It's even better the second time!

Skat A March 11, 2014 at 11:26 AM Brian, CONGRATULATIONS, on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. I'm always enjoying The Soups top picks of the week. Take Care ~SKAT~ Brian Cooper March 11, 2014 at 5:56 PM Thank you SKAT, It is an honor to hear from so many talented poets. Enjoy the rest of your day. Brian

Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 9:39 AM - Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Brian :) - I choose your first well written poem - hope you will write many poem in the future- Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Brian Cooper March 11, 2014 at 6:02 PM Thank you Anne, I've seen much kindness already from you and others. I consider it an honor and blessing. I hear and will comply; drama I can not abide. Kindness I strive for in all that I do; I will take away a lesson from you. I hope you've had a happy day. Brian

Poet Destroyer A March 8, 2014 at 6:22 AM Brian,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and offer positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to my contest and poetry page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@ Brian Cooper March 11, 2014 at 6:06 PM Linda, Thank you again, I'm sorry my answer is late; I've been too busy. Not an excuse I know, but an explanation. I look forward to your contest and glad for your challenge to write another poem. I hope joy has found you today. Brian

Paul Callus March 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM In short...life is what you make it...the way you look at it [half empty is negative; half full is positive.] I raise my glass to you, even though it's nearly empty :) Brian Cooper March 8, 2014 at 9:30 AM Paul, thanks for the nice comments. Yes the simple explanation is what psychiatrists and therapist want to hear but I feel the need to go one to two steps further to confound them forcing to re-evaluate their view of me. I am happy you indeed still have a glass. Let me fill yours with warm wishes and encouragement to confound others. When the water runs out, dig a well my friend.

Skat A March 7, 2014 at 3:38 PM Well done Brian, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will find much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your way of writing. But, for the mean time, I will greet you with the same smile, other poets passed when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT