I
decide
to
be
happy
-
just for today, just a day
24 hours - reminders
-
I
decide
to
be
hopeful
-
just for -
here and now
-
tomorrow's
not promised, yesterday's
the rearview
-
all we have
-
what's ahead
*
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Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
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Comments (10)
Well put… an active choice, despite the feelings & circumstances. “hopeful - just for - here and now - tomorrow's not promised, yesterday's the rearview”
Oh, I love this and the idea behind it. There is so much power in choosing to be happy! 💗
Okay then, I wish you happiness. Enjoy your next 24 hours. That sounds threatening. Lol. Hope you're doing well Sir Paul!
Memories are precious, the present's a gift, the future is....
Ps ~ Coincidence: P.S. - I was just referring to you to a fellow Villager as, "You know the Scottish Guy" - Fer Real j.in.l.a
Outstanding.
Paul your poem is both introspective and inspirational Keep up the great work!"
Its nice to take a break from the noise. I like the concept of choosing happiness vs others or circumstances or memories determining my state of being. Thanks, Paul. This is a necessary reminder.
What a touching poem, Paul! It's amazing how choosing to be happy and hopeful can be so simple yet so powerful of an action. I feel the warmth written in this. Nicely done!
Beautiful and resonated so much. Here and now is all I can deal with anymore. Loved this from you, my friend. fin