The Pessimist

why is it easier to sleep,
than to wake up.
why is it easier to forget, 
than to remember.
why is it easier to be wrong,
than to be right.
why is it easier to take,
than to give.
why is it easier to be careless, 
than to be careful.
why is it easier to want, 
than to have.
why is it easier to complain,
than to be appreciative.
why is it easier to ask,
than to answer.
why is it easier to dream, 
than to do...and why is easier to be where i am,
than where i want to be?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Agustin Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed day.
A  Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 7:22 PM
TSEPANG, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**
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