Denying his hollowness he looks for people who engage with inane stuff say ‘you’re great’. Failing to find a purpose in life he averts eyes from real inner problems. He loves worlds Which echo escapism “Bumming around, eh? Wish I was in your place…” https://dversepoets.com/2020/08/24/quadrille-110-shall-we-bum-around-a-bit/
Sometimes
Sometimes ……… by Punam
Sometimes hope dangles by a slim thread
I cling to it tenaciously
But the thread does break at crucial times
Sometimes the truth punches me in the gut
Breathless and beaten, I still get up
But the urge to lay sucker punched is too strong
Sometimes optimism sits timidly at my door
I have to let it in
But pessimism gives it a vicious fight
Sometimes I wonder if it is all worth it
But then I need something to live for
Or do I?
“How far does optimism go?”
Is Optimism Enough?
Is Optimism Enough? ………. by VJ Knutson
Are you happy?
The question hits
my gut,
slingshots
down the hall
deadends
at optimism
Of course, I respond.
What else can I say…
Sure life needs tweaking…
I am learning to be better…
I can make this work…
Why? What do see?
Thoughts unspoken
but the bell has been rung…
(For Reena’s Exploration challenge: How far can optimism go? Image my own.)
Celestial Virtues #writephoto (tanka, prose and cinquain)
Celestial Virtues ....... by Jude
My Shadow
The strangest thing happened today. My shadow walked away from me. It was shocking to say the least, but a deeper introspection revealed that we were perhaps tiring of each other. Sameness is not always a virtue. It tried to keep me entertained by changing size and shape, but was yearning for a separate identity. … Continue reading My Shadow
Mysterious Apple
The strangest thing happened as I walked into the theme park. A larger-than-life apple was placed on the pathway. It looked like a replica or sculpture, so I clicked some pictures, and moved ahead. I stopped on hearing strange sounds emanating from my phone. “Release me. You have no rights to hold me captive. Aaaahhhh….” … Continue reading Mysterious Apple
Impact
I struggled I strived burnt midnight oil binged on knowledge be they books webinars or value-adding conversations I battled Scarcity of time to gather thoughts process write publish I tapped inner resources dug canals pathways for expression became a medium for thought energy to flow effortlessly -all done to make an impact -and then I … Continue reading Impact
enchanted ~ a decima
Enchanted, a decima ……….. by s.s.
How far does optimism go?
Let’s find out…join me for the ride
coz only when you’re by my side
I see rainbows in tomorrows
ribbons of music tied with a bow
gifts of the yet undiscovered
lyrics to heydays up ahead
So string along your old guitar
Darling, let’s sing along with our
imaginings, stay enchanted…
***
Mindfills by s.s. for
Ronovan’s Decima prompt Ride in B abbaaccddc
Reena’s exploration challenge – How far does optimism go?
Cee’s pick me up – music is the divine way
dVerse OLN hosted by Linda…..
Paradigm Shift!
Paradigm shift …….. by Radhika
Optimistic mien
transforms the anemic white
spectrum of colors
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #149 : “How far does optimism go?”
Inkblots
ink blots on pages of time changing colours teasing in mutant shapes telling stories which are not mine the pen between my fingers asks what to write… A newspaper column A lightning ghazal or truth inscribed on stone? It’s all meaningless after my name Is wiped out colors, shapes of inkblots hidden tales will all … Continue reading Inkblots
