Open Poetry #23 |
Cup 'twas half-empty......(Senryu) |
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
~*~ Cup 'twas half-empty ~ Recovering pessimist ~ Now 'tis seen half-full ~*~ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-12-2002 11:20 AM).] |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Good to see things getting brighter. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Linda, This 'twas good! 'Tis wise! I love what you do with words, said smiling and with a hug to you. Thanks, Warm Regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (11-12-2002 11:23 AM).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
fun way to incorporate a couple of old perspectives...glad it is so for you, we all need a little recovery, now and then Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
T'was the night before... when all through the castle, the cups were empty... Oh, what a hassle... Pessimistically speaking, of course... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Recognition first Followed by recovery Steps to better days |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
When it comes to pessimism There's only one thing I can say No sense in being pessimistic It wouldn't work out anyway. But your poem is like your smile And it's surely worth the while. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) Oh Linda, this is excellent, sweet friend, I have always been an optimist, though the only difference is that I suffered as a boy being hopeful, now I believe in that being a virtue, this is gorgeous, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
This is so cute. Recovery seen encapsulized. |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
sweet little poem! "Sticks and stones will break my bones, |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent!! I love it! ~Hugs~ ~Let your heart guide you... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wonderful senryu! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
EA an age old question that I'm glad you've found the answer to. Now can you tell me "If a tree falls... Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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quietlydying
since 2001-06-10
Posts 935the wonderful land of oz |
YES!! i don't know what to say... J'AIME BEAUCOUP!! /jen/ what if they gave a war, and nobody came... |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I want so much to be the eternal optimist and have my cup runneth over. Hugs dear friend, Marti "I am not afraid of STORMS for I have learned how to sail my SHIP." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pilgrimage ~ Thank you, but to be perfectly honest, I am more of an eternal optimist---and sometimes that takes an incredible amount of mental fortitude, especially at those times when the light appears to have gone out of your life. ~ May the lights in your life never go out EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pat ~ You are such a sweetie pie! Thank you for your kind words. I am sending you a huge happy hug and a half! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
VAS ~ Thank you. I love trite and true! I'm a walking-talking cliche! I believe there is a lot of wisdom inherent in truisms! Many writers shy away from them, but I embrace them!---and I get a real kick out of making them up! EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-13-2002 11:39 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Magnus ~ Cute! Very cute! However, I feel that you are probably more of an optimist--- optimistically speaking, that is! lol Thank you for humorous poetic reply! EA |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Even though that poem is that short, it has a very big meaning. To me, your trying to say just look at the bad as good? like in war, and people were being killed right and left, but you got shot in the legs with one of them cannon things, lol.. But then you have to leave because your hurt, and you are one of the three people that lived the battle..lol, I probably shouldnt of gave the example. I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nan ~ What a gem you wrote! ********************************************* Toe ~ Ha! Ha! Ha! Your wit and charm shine through that one! ********************************************* Noah ~ Me too! Through my darkest days , I always saw the light at the end of the tunnel and knew brighter days would be ahead--and there always were! ********************************************* ~ May the Light of God guide and protect you always EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-13-2002 10:52 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
WhiteRose ~ Thanx! That's an interesting spin to it! ********************************************* Wind ~ Thank you, dear one! ********************************************* Enchantress ~ Kind of you to say so! ********************************************* SmartChick ~ I appreciate that!--and I just love how you have been trying out different poetic forms. Good going! ********************************************* ~ Thank you all!--and may all your proverbial cups of life brim over with abundance EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kethry ~ Ah, yes--the tree/fall/forest/alone/sound?-scenario. --Dunno! hehe ********************************************* /jen/ ~ Merci beaucoups! ********************************************* Marti ~ There are times when it requires a tremendous amount of mental discipline and determination to see the bright side of a situation, especially when the light appears to have gone out and you are plunged into darkness. ********************************************* Connel ~ Yes, that is an apt analogy! Thank you for that! ********************************************* ~ May you all, forever be well! Love, Light, and Laughter EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-13-2002 10:46 PM).] |
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