When you look at life from a different angle

when you look at life
from a different angle, 
from the other side of the spectrum, 
a negative can suddenly turn
into a positive.
The end of something 
is actually the beginning 
of something else.
Look at the word 'end',
not as the conclusion 
of something,
but rather as 
E...effort 
N...never
D...dies,
which means when
one door shuts,
another door opens.
Look at the word 'no',
not as rejection,
but rather as
N...next
O...opportunity,
which means a blessing 
is waiting for you 
right around the corner.
Be patient.
When you look at life 
from a different angle,
from the other side of the spectrum,
a negative will turn into 
a positive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Scragg Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Love the positive twist to put to things we normally take as negatives. I think I will carry your abbreviations with me Effort Never Dies and Next Opportunity... very inspirational and genius :-D adding to my faves.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Hello James Howerton, I read this poem. I like what it says and I will make it my fav. James. Enjoy your my friend. /Darlene/
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January 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Hello James we had about 20 inches of snow. it seems the snow comes evry day. During the night. the snow ploughs are very busy. in the early morning. . Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/.
Howerton Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I live in Conn and yes, we had about 10 inches of snow. How about you?
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Hello James, You are very welcome. my friend. Where you live are you having a snow storm? I am just wondering. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Howerton Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I appreciate you so much. Thank you my friend
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