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Writing Challenge - "O" Words Contest

Sponsor: Constance La France - 7/27/23

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"I choose optimism over fatalism because I'm too determined to be conquered." ~ by poet I would embrace life with optimism rather than feel resigned to dark despair I prefer to see the world through a prism filled with colorful beauty everywhere Optimistic people don't mope and brood In negativity they don't wallow "This too shall come to pass," their attitude when worry is a hard pill to swallow It's not rose colored glasses that they wear They are not naive or ambivalent And don't for a moment think they don't care Optimism prevents cause to lament Hope gives optimists reason to cheer It's happiness and health we should revere

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/31/2023 2:42:00 AM

Superb, uplifting and … optimistic! Beautifully penned, Lin, warmest congratulations on your win

John Hamilton

Date: 7/30/2023 2:10:00 PM

Well done Lin, words to live by, congrats on your win!

Lin Lane
Date: 7/30/2023 2:36:00 PM

JD! How wonderful to see you. I mentioned you in a comment earlier today on a poem that had internal rhyme. You are missed. Thanks for reading me.

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/28/2023 6:14:00 PM

A beautiful sonnet with a positive message! Congrats on your 1st place win, Lin! Blessings, Kim M

Paul Bell

Date: 7/27/2023 11:50:00 AM

I'm optimistically commenting on your optimistic sonnet. In a good mood now.

Jay Narain

Date: 7/27/2023 10:46:00 AM

Nice sonnet. Makes me feel optimistic about writing sonnets. GL in contest.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/27/2023 11:21:00 AM

Hi Jay. Thanks, and have no fear of writing Sonnets. If you can rhyme and count syllables... you can create a Sonnet.

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/27/2023 8:58:00 AM

And don’t for a moment think they don’t care! what a brilliant line Lin, I always like to ponder the bigger existential picture and for some abstract reason I see it as positive, even though I’m firmly a realist, thin lines divide isms, very thin indeed, brilliant work, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 7/27/2023 11:19:00 AM

Thanks a bunch, David for the comments and also for letting me know that you especially liked a certain line. I often think about little things that really have no bearing on much of anything. Those little streams of inquiry that run through my mind. I dare not dam them for fear I'll be flooded with sanity. You are a realist. I've witnessed it in many of your writes and comments. Isms are interesting food for contemplation.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/27/2023 7:31:00 AM

wise words indeed Lin, a very well penned sonnet:-) I am optimistic it will get a good placement! hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 7/27/2023 11:15:00 AM

Thanks a lot, Jan. I'd rather live with a good outlook instead of one of gloom. LOL at your optimism over it being placed. Thanks, chick.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/27/2023 7:30:00 AM

Dear Lin, indeed, I do agree with you, and the stirring poetic expression of your optimistic verse is also reason to cheer! I admire your potent pen's lustrous ink and adore the depth, breadth and grit of your powerful poet's quote. "Optimism": a great word chosen for Constance's "O" words contest and a superb piece celebrating it! I see this piece high on her win list, my friend. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan

Lin Lane
Date: 7/27/2023 11:13:00 AM

Hi Susan, and thanks ever so much for your wonderfully supportive comments! Optimism was not my first choice, but someone had just posted an entry using that word. lol C'est la vie. I think it worked out and your fine compliments attest to that. Thanks so much for your well wishes.