The Optimist Pessimist



The optimist knows things will get brighter
The pessimist sees darkness ahead
The optimist knows the load will get lighter
The pessimist says "lighter after we're dead"

If these two would try, at least just a little
Their bright-dark extremes to resist
They might compromisingly meet in the middle
And turn into one optimist pessimist

by Stan Cooper...4/26/12 graphic by Don Hunt




Poetry by Stan Cooper The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2012-05-01 at 20:12

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shells
I'm feeling optimistic after reading this, that there's hope for a pessimist like me, I will be working on your comprimising final line!
2012-05-02


ken d williams The PoetBay support member heart!
'' the bottle half empty or is it full? '' '' I recon some one been helping them self! ''
Ken ;)
2012-05-02


jenks The PoetBay support member heart!
Ahh...I'm feeling quite refillable now...
Thanks Stan :)

As always... delightfully fun.
2012-05-01