Best Always Look On The Bright Side Poems


Premium Member - Three Wishes -

Are we really willing to take the chance to change our existence 
My biggest and first wish is a world free of nuclear weapons
The future is in the hands of the enemy
"Always look on the bright side of life" (Monty Python)

I have to be aware of what I want
Thinking about the values of life and how I want to live it
Having a happy life is both a wish and a goal
Happy people live in the present
If we want to live a meaningful life,
we must first understand why we are here

The people on earth are born under the same sky
I want peace - the earth belongs to all of us










19.10.2018
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Premium Member Even On the Darkest Day

Even on your darkest day
You can still find reason to smile
Old sol is shining somewhere
The dark's only here for a while

Sadness never sticks around
It usually comes and goes
Bright days are bound to follow
So let the good times roll

Always look on the bright side
A much happier place to be
Take a page from the little folks
Always laughing always free

No future in singing sad songs
They usually just bring you down
Go around with a great big grin 
Play the part of a clown

Even on your darkest day
Spread joy whenever you can
Share it with everyone you meet
A guaranteed fail proof plan!



© Jack Ellison 2013

Premium Member Chuckles, Giggles, and Guffaws

Chuckles, giggles and guffaws
That's the only way to fly
Find silliness in all everyday things
Tears of joy will fill your eyes

In fact if you're not careful
You'll infect your fellow man
Before you can say "pink panties"
Lunies will be running the land

Now wait a minute let me see
They already are I'm afraid
They resemble a flock of turkeys
Look at the mess they've made

We pay them scads of money
To perform their comedic routine
That won't change any time soon
So enjoy your plate of poutine*

Always look on the bright side of life
Things have got to get better
So why not try to enjoy yourself
And just carry on unfettered


© Jack Ellison 2015




(poutine – A French Canadian dish
of french fries, cheese curds and brown gravy.
A heart attack on a plate!!!)


My Favorite Song -Always Look On the Bright Side

It's a wonder how we get through life's start
  with tears flowing from the first depart
but still we take that breath and bravely forge ahead,
  wondering what we could have done instead.
We cry, we shudder and  we laugh, 
  we eat, we grow and pass a little gas;
we study and we learn then easily forget
  just what the purpose of it all was,     and yet -
we search for it, hold it briefly in our hands
  grasping for love to be near where we stand;
but so quickly does the time flow steal it all away
  and the past seems nothing but a game we played.
Hold on tight, you never know what is to come
  perhaps the journey's just begun.
  

It's the only way to, you know!
My favorite funny reality song of all time.
Monty Python's Always Look on the Bright Side of Life 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_-q9xeOgG4
© DM Babbit  Create an image from this poem.

Premium Member Chuckles, Giggles, and Guffaws

Chuckles, giggles and guffaws
That's the only way to fly
Find silliness in all everyday things
Tears of joy will fill your eyes

In fact if you're not careful
You'll infect your fellow man
Before you can say "pink panties"
Loonies will be running the land

Now wait a minute let me see
They already are I'm afraid
They resemble a flock of turkeys
Look at the mess they've made

We pay them scads of money
To perform their comedic routine
That won't change any time soon
So enjoy your plate of poutine

Always look on the bright side of life
Things have got to get better
So why not try to enjoy yourself
And just carry on unfettered

©Jack Ellison 2012


“Poutine” is a French Canadian dish of french fries, cheese curds, and rich dark brown gravy! YUM! A heart attack on a plate!

The Humanist Funeral

The coffin is draped in the national flag
A mix of people who are happy and sad
This is a testament to the humanist stand
Welcome to a humanist funeral.

"Always look on the bright side of life"
Is played through the speakers to make you smile
We're told he was "loving and good and kind"
This was his humanist funeral.

There'll be a beer at the end of the meeting
His legacy given to all as a greeting
A cheer up after your tears you'll be needing
After the humanist funeral.

The only thing spoken is what is the past
Nothing of hope and the things that will last
Logic expressed from the evolutionary blast
That is preached at the humanist funeral.

All of his friends have had a say
Of good times of the past that came his way
The coffin leaves to the tune of "my way"
How sad the humanist funeral.
© Peter Hall  Create an image from this poem.


Premium Member A Happy Old Bird

Hello you sweeties and you guys too
Hope you all have a fantastic day
It's the fervent wish I wish every day
Us Soupers must stay close I say

Support each other when we feel down
We're all susceptible to this quirk
Always look on the bright side of life
Don't worry if it's only a smirk

Gotta start somewhere, maybe a smirk
Soon you'll be giggling away
Greeting everyone with a cheery hello
Wishing them a sunshiny day

Attitude's the key, gotta think positive
To get through our daily routine
You guys help put a smile on my face
When your names pop up on my screen

Want you to know how much you mean
I'd be lost without your kind words
So a hug and a kiss to all you sweet peeps
You make me a happy old bird

© Jack Ellison 2014

Jack Ellison

"If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing!" 
-Always Look On the Bright Side of Life by Eric Idle, from Monty Python

Words that come to mind when I think of this incredible man—
Kind, hilarious, loving, humble, silly, cute, utterly inspiring and true,
He makes everyone’s day no matter how gloomy or blue!
I admit, I fall hard into the pessimist’s pity potty,
Sometimes just struggling at the surface of many hot tears,
But this guy, he gently cleans the filth I accumulate with his words, 
And with vivid colors only his strength can conjure,
He sketches a perfect rainbow on my hefty clouds on high

It is difficult to fathom how inspired I am by this remarkable poet
He is human like the rest of us, of course, but my,
He is as immortal to me as mortal can get
He will live forever in my heart with his golden words,
His sweet smile and his priceless, unfussy rhymes
Truly he deserves all the happiness in the world…

My heart goes out to you, Jack Ellison
 My beloved poet, always, and forever
Your friendship means the world to me,
And you will not be leaving this heart, 
Not ever, ever!!!

Premium Member Will Power

Some days are diamonds

Some days aren't that great

After many many years on this planet Earth

I've discovered attitude makes a huge difference

This WILL be a good day because I WILL it to be

WILLing it CAN make it so

Where there's a WILL, there's a way

An old saying but it still holds true today

We must always look on the bright side of life

Days of sadness are unavoidable

But can be made less formidable by one's attitude

As we age, those things that were so very important

No longer have the same relevance

Our outlook on live is much more relaxed

Much more like 'WHATEVER!”

It's really too bad this feeling can't be achieved

While we're young

To enjoy while we still have many years ahead of us

I guess I should practice what I preach

Because today is not turning out to be a good one

But my WILL and ATTITUDE to survive

WILL see me through



© Jack Ellison 2014

My Better Half

You are the anchor that holds me in place
Without you my life would be just an empty space
You are my strength when I grow weak
Inspiration I draw from comforting words you speak

I find solace in your arms when I want to cry
When I'm feeling down, you lift my spirits up high
When I'm troubled, you have a listening ear
I turn to you because I know you will hear

In my darkest days you always look on the bright side
You see right through me, there's nothing I can hide
Your warm hugs and kisses lets me know it will be all right
That makes me want to love you more with all my might

A day without you would be a day not worth living
I write this poem as a token of my love and thanksgiving
Howe blessed I am to have someone as wonderful as you
In every way, you are all my dreams come true

Premium Member Ching-A-Ling

An eternal optimist I am, one day closer to spring
Hey, it ain't a lie, always look on the bright side of things
Could be a lot worse
Could be riding in a hearse
Little things count like the sound in your pocket of ching-a-ling

Luck

I am lucky, yes lucky and gay.
I am happy, yes happy all day.
Sunshine they call me.
That is my  name.
I shine, just the same.

Nothing can harm me.
Cos, I'm lucky you see.
If things are down.
Do not frown.
Look for the silver lining.
Up, not down.

Always look, on the bright side.
Things could be worse, you know.
Say, I don't care.
Let it show, everywhere.

Luck will return to you, one day.
You will be happy again, you may.
If you smile and say.
Go away,  to the bad, to-day.

Open wide your window.
Let the sunshine in.
Think of all the good things.
That will happen to-day,
Let not that gremlin.
Spoil your day.
You decide, how to play.

I want to lift the cloud.
From your head,
Make you happy instead.
Tell me what I can do?
To make you happy too.

If you comment on this poem.
In a nice way.
I will change your luck for you.
Forever to stay.

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Premium Member Who Loves Life

Those who love life, put up your hands
Now let me see, hey you in the back
Don't just sit there like a bump on a log
You're either with us or against us, mac!

You gotta grab life by the proverbial horns
And wrestle it down to the ground
Gotta stomp on it and show it who's boss
Ain't nothing gonna push you around!

Now that's the stuff, I'm hearing you roar
Like you're catching the spirit now
Let's all go out and celebrate life
Let's romp through the fields with the cows!

Okay, maybe that's a bit much for you
But I think you're catching my meaning
Think positive always look on the bright side
Even though your bod may be leaning!

Those who love life, put up your hands
Don't be shy, it's an honour to know you
Together we can show all those naysayers
We'll chase away those nasty blues!

Premium Member The Little Folks

Even on your darkest day
You can still find reason to smile
Old sol is shining somewhere
The dark is only here for a while

Sadness never sticks around
It usually comes and goes
Bright days are bound to follow
So let the good times roll

Always look on the bright side
A much happier place to be
Take a page from the little folks
Always laughing always free

No future in singing sad songs
They usually just bring you down
Go around with a great big grin 
Play the part of a clown

Even on your darkest day
Spread joy whenever you can
Share it with everyone you meet
A guaranteed fail proof plan!

Premium Member Will Power

Some days are diamonds
Some days aren't that great
After many years on this planet Earth
I've discovered attitude makes a huge difference
This WILL be a good day because I WILL it to be
WILLing it CAN make it so
Where there's a WILL, there's a way
An old saying but it still holds true today
We must always look on the bright side of life
Days of sadness are unavoidable
But can be made less formidable by one's attitude
As we age, those things that were so very important
No longer have the same relevance
Our outlook on live is much more relaxed
Much more like 'WHATEVER!”
It's really too bad this feeling can't be achieved
While we're young
To enjoy while we still have many years ahead of us
I guess I should practice what I preach
Because today is not turning out to be a good one
But my WILL and ATTITUDE to survive
WILL see me through

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