Hope is an intangleble desire ask for spiritural beyond a wish
Optimism a mental attitude shared hope, confidence
Positive reassured with expectant positive outcomes
Externally and internally in belief of a righteous outcome
3/24/26
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2026©Acrostic
There are things I've done
Things I'm not proud of
Awful things
Things I won't do
If I'm aware of them
Ignorance is a disease
It causes cognitive dissonance
I don't let it disarray my composure.
I always maintain
A positive mental attitude
Amidst distressing situations
Always accountable
Never let my ignorance
Disrupt my composure
Always maintaining my steez.
There are things I've done
Things I'm very proud of
Amazing things
Leaving me curious
Eager to do more
Knowledge is power
It gives the ability to conquer whatever.
Aiming to organize perfectly with zest
Brain of mine braces up against distraction's pest
Compartmentalization becomes clear mindset as best
Dividing rightfully; yet what along how is a challenging test...
Each has proper place in every way
Failure to do so may, can and will cause delay
Good thinking should function along wisdom ray
Hoisted by trust, prayer-propelled... smiting dismay...
Inevitable occurrences along puzzling maze
Juggling concerns creating issues of mental craze
Keep me confused vis-a-vis compartmentalization blaze...
Lord, help me, I beg to face controversies with simplicity-gaze...
Mental attitude of triumphant glow
Now is my goal against faith* that's shallow
Optimizing divine direction with optimism as I follow
Perspective of wholistic pursuits and wholesome serenity-flow.
*Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
July 28, 2023
2nd place, "This or That, Vol 19-Compartmentalization" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 8/4/2023
Reaping is reserved for the planters.
The finding is reserved for the searchers.
How one opens the vault to overflowing abundance and resources is to ask for it.
With a positive mental attitude rooted in faith, you have already reserved it.
Choose to be happy, Now!
Put on a smile and smooth out your brow.
Everyday life presents a full-service menu.
It is your choice which way goes your venue.
Peace or anger, joy or sadness, forgiveness or revenge, trust or suspicion, and love or hate.
Your response to the behavior of other people, as well as life challenges, will determine the glory of your own true fate.
I knew of a man whom all called mad.
The more he gave away, the more he had.
What you freely give away will return in multiple amounts.
It's not the financial aspects, but the feeling of being appreciated and the gratification that really counts.
High Vibrations are imperative combined and intertwined with unconditional love for everything and every human on earth.
In manifesting wants, needs, and desires one must be extremely specific and on point in every manner and aspect of height and girth.
Unconditional love is the prime element along with a positive mindset in harmony of heart in any situation.
A continuous positive mental attitude will propel one and draw one into the magnetized opportunities using a higher state of intuition.
let’s affirm this with fortitude
positive mental attitude
with care choosing resonation
with divine sublime vibration
heart love suffused beatitude
08-August-2021
He must take praise not the blame,
For he hasn’t made false claim,
Being in his mind’s right frame.
Form: Diona
attitudiniz
verb at-uh-TOO-duh-nyze
: to assume an affected mental attitude : pose
As we are all part of the same verse,
languages to belong by diverse.
When the pen is mightier then the sword,
rhymed words are the crown of all commerce.
Legislation and constitutions in applicable intellect,
loving words by peacemakers detect.
Therapeutic words are the guru’s mother tongue,
liberating the spirits to where they belong.
Admired by masters of philosophy in dept,
liberating the cosmic mental effect.
Love letters become the innocent testament,
marriage contract sealing the happy ever after trend.
Societies in refined approach spoke in rhyme,
mental attitude with a thought through to define.
Mechanic quick thinking is the wheel in wheel respective,
giving no room for pliable introspective.
Selected words of grace as guided meditation,
open the vaults of poor collected separation.
Books of poesy towards the child’s education,
replaced by syllabus sheets towards nullification.
The human mind without words has no image,
the system in disguise establishing the damage.
While rhymes in poetic sense by the day,
keeps all confusion at bay.
It's Not The Size That Matters
by Franklin Price
5/2/2018
It's not the size that matters
It's the mental attitude
There's a reason that you wanted it
Stopping now would just be rude
It may not be the largest
Or the thickest that you've had
It will satisfy your hunger
At the end you will be glad
I know what you're thinking now
But this thought is my own
If you see the cream is dripping
Quickly lick the ice cream cone
Go for a walk to clear your head
Life's to short to stay in bed
When your feeling really low
Get outside feel the wind blow
No matter what walk of life
People suffer with troubles and strife
It may be no job or money for rent
It may be you feel your life is spent
But hear this you can get through
Many others feel just like you
It's all about occupying the mind
Staying strong the answers you'll find
But most of all don't keep it within
As this is truly a mortal sin
It will eat you up take away your strength
So find someone and talk at length
Positive mental attitude needed
Your a human not inbreeded
Focus on the small things first
Otherwise your mind will burst
Each day your strength will overcome
And you won't feel totally outdone
Finally believe you are really strong
Life challenges can do you no wrong
To Character Ethic,
to core ethical values:
go with personality -
think with personality.
Show your inner values.
Basic principles of effective living
are in the Character Ethic -
impress with personality.
When you are in depression,
success is a function of personality
Do not immerse in depression -
think, positive mental attitude.
Maniac or Bipolar disorder
you can overcome it
with core values of integrity -
success is personality.
I know that is what you are trying to do until you don’t lose.
Upset the balance of a rightful world to
Destroy a focus that remains visionary to
Defeat the purpose of eternal peace.
Against the odds, you will precede while waiting for the truth to weaken.
A mountaineer never gives up the climb.
He or she seeks knowledge on how to peak the next time.
Even when it may seem a deadly try, his or her mind is with the goal defined.
Rightful is your success.
You are the splendor to your voice.
You are searching for the best way to proceed.
A wrongful world is always depleted.
An alpinist knows his or her rise.
He or she climbs to summit the incline.
Although him or her may scramble along the way, the journey has been
partaken.
A mindset designates a mental attitude or inclination formed.
One that has regiment that is detrimental to ambition.
Ubiquitous deseeding is paramount.
A mountain is to climb once formed.
You are therefore superior to all others.
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Written July 03, 2016!
upon my emptiness I am filled
a gentle spirit soaring about
my manic mood swings
I cater to soft scents
hints of violet clusters covering
the ongoing greenery of untimeliness
I capture my melancholy madness gravely
lost unprepared for thee upcoming storm
of pure panic my breathing is subtle
my cries are calm chuckles hidden beyond
the sudden episode that releases unwanted
energies my mind needs for sheer survival
afterwards a coming melody heard far off
within my emotional state and my positive
mental attitude somehow arbitrated
quietly between personalities I fold myself
into a fetal position and weep so
empting my wretched soul
however filled with the holy spirit
At this particular moment in time
I'm finding it extremely difficult to follow my own advice
Nasty stuff keeps happening putting a strain on everyday life
Small things adding up to one giant feeling of negativity
Not insurmountable but a real test of endurance to be sure
Another major reason why Poetry Soup is so vital to my well being
It's a release valve which is a good way to describe it
To air our frustrations as well as our triumphs
Our dreams fulfilled and those that become shattered
More often than not, through no fault of our own
External forces are at play that steer our ship
And determine our path more than anything else
Although these are part of life and almost impossible to avert
Our mental attitude can and will allow us to survive
As I stated, I'm finding it difficult at the moment
But one thing that allows me to continue
Is the knowledge that no matter what obstacles are put in my path
I shall overcome
© Jack Ellison 2014
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