Write a Happy Poem!

dear tormented soul,
what are you out to gain?;
why do you toil in misery,
why are you in so much pain?

persecuting others,
because of what they say;
if you want to teach them,
try the Christian way!

your heart's in total anguish,
you claim that you don't lie;
only Christ walked on water,
take that beam from your eye!

write about something happy,
remove that awful frown;
a frown is nothing but a smile,
when it's turned upside down!

life brings you sorrow,
this we truly know;
stand and dust those cob webs,
sometimes you must let go!

the world's not always ugly,
take a look around you;
script a poem about nature,
perhaps a haiku will do!

read the morning obituaries,
do you see your name?;
at least you're among the living,
stop crying and finish the game!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May 26, 2015 at 5:50 PM
Milton, Stopping by to enjoy this Favorite poem of mine. .... Always ~SKAT~
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July 21, 2013 at 3:26 AM
hey Milt.....dig this poem and the flow. You are very good at the Rhyme. Your poem ooozes 'get a positive attiftude' love it and really enjoyed that last stanza too lol.....Shaz
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February 17, 2010 at 9:05 AM
THAT IS THE WAY I SEE LIFE A GAME OF LIVING...MAN THIS I WILL POST AS ONE OF MY FAVRIOTE POEMS ..ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW SO SO GOOD..YOU GOT IT RIGHT...ON THE NAIL. I MUST QUOTE ON YOUR, SMILE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN..I USED IT IN A POEM CALLED "LIFE BEING OVER "..SOME PEOPLE DID NOT GET IT......LOVE YOUR POEM...I.T.
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February 10, 2010 at 8:57 PM
You're a talented guy. No kidding. Always a pleasure to read. David
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February 9, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Love the last line! Blessings to you for sharing this uplifting and inspirational poem. Nice use of rhyme to share your thoughts. Thank you for your kind comment. Keep on writing! Karen
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February 9, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Enough said.! Good one. BG
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February 9, 2010 at 9:09 AM
Amen. You said I mean wrote a mouthful here Milt. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
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February 9, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Excellent counsel and so optimistic, thanks for the encouragment
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