The Optimist

Opportunity knocked early for her; time after time her mom built self-esteem Mistakes made were life's lessons for learning. Optimist, she always saw the bright side; timid, she was not, she could speak her mind. Misty-eyed, she reflects on her childhood. Opinions her dad held were often flawed Timeserving was his favorite past-time; mistrust was how he looked at everyone. Opposition? She learned to handle it. Timeworn phrase of her mom has stuck with her. "Mistreatment makes you forget who you are." Oppression is short-lived knowing how a timeless, almightly Father forgives the mistrust of mankind throughout the world. written 10/25/16