Notes About The Poem

Written Dec 12 2025 for the Why Not contest sponsored by John Lawless

Why Not

Why not dream with positive self esteem 
See what vision and optimism can bring

Why not be the wind beneath white wing
Be the reason this season blue bird sings

Why not be a romantic thoughtful soul
Be the candlelight despite nights cold

Why not be the blind ones ebony eyes
Speak of colors shapes sun and moonlight 

Why not be part of the solution despite 
Problems in the world be the good fight

Why not live your life as you see fuchsia fit
Procreate or not yet still innocent as a kid

Why not be a rainbow in a grey cloudy sky
Embracing your own beauty as not denied

Why not talk to creator and question as well
He made you a unique flavor, sit, talk, tell

Why not read my thoughts as scattered as they be
Why not open up your heart share your thoughts with me
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Roper Avatar
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Why not open our hearts and share our thoughts with you. So much to ask I realize. Great job and good luck.
Jones Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Thanks Eve! I didn’t place the contest was judged today June
Wolf Avatar
December 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
OK... You asked why not? Here's why not. B/c my parents' last name was 'Scrooge.' I changed it to Wolf. Maybe a bad choice there. ~ Ibn E. Czar
Roper Avatar
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 AM
hahahaha
Jones Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Lol
Goldsmith Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I enjoy reading your powerful "Why Not" write. About your last line, you are a wonderful writer. Hooray!!! "Good Luck" I did "WHY NOT Enter A Contest" Have a blessed day writing away..............
Jones Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Thanks! Can’t wait to read yours!
Buhagiar Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Your thoughts are not scattered. Love the questions.
Jones Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Awww thank you dear Victor.
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