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It is the umpteenth time I took the diary
Just to write the things I hate
But should I even write negative things
Like gossip, the favorite time pass of ignorant toads,
The poison that ruins relations, like ego,
The creepy snake that comes so unnoticed,
Like selfishness, that doesn’t know what is acceptance
And then I kept my diary under the pillow
Should I even write negative things
To keep myself away from such poisons
Then I thought, why waste a paper on negative things
I have a million things in life to smile and smile and smile
Like the unfettered love from those who know acceptance
Like the million dollar smiles I see around in strangers
Like the million dollar stories I read every day
Like the words I weave to make my existence meaningful
Like the paint I smear on canvas for pure ecstasy
Like the million dollar things I can still learn from around
Like still being the toddler in everything, leaving space to
learn
Like the trees around teaching how to be rooted
Like the clouds above teaching how to be free
Like the streams that teach how to be pure and flowing
And so I put my diary under the pillow
For it is the umpteenth time I took the diary
And ended up writing beautiful things in my life
For I won’t waste a second, even a single paper to write
Things that are all against love and smiles…
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Loving this--the very best antidote for depression is gratitude and focusing on those wonderful things that come to us each day--Yes, don't waste paper and ink on those negatives.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LIFE
ReplyDeleteBetter be in love with story
than to hate to miss the glory.
When in love, the final ending
will not be on luck depending.
💛
I SO agree! For many years, I've had a small slate on which I've written "Count Blessings. Choose Happy" ... because I believe we can daily choose to dwell on negatives or choose to be happy about our blessings. Thank you for reaffirming!
ReplyDeleteWhy do I feel. this describes a person on the verge of freedom?
ReplyDeleteyes, yes...really!
DeleteI agree not to waste thoughts and life on negative things when all the wonderful things in the world around us haven't been praised enough.
ReplyDeleteWe should, but it takes strength to focus on the good things... a Pollyanna mindset
ReplyDeleteI wish I had written this! So many of your marvelous lines are my life, Sreeja. Here are just two:
ReplyDelete"Like still being the toddler in everything, leaving space to learn
Like the trees around teaching how to be rooted"
I am now inspired to write a chapter ... So much Love.
Thank you so much....I am feeling so blessed!!
DeleteSreeja, I love this bright and positive outlook. There is so much joy, when our eyes and heart are open to it. Your feature will post on Monday at 12:30 p.m. US central time at poets united. Not sure when your time. See you There!
ReplyDeleteThank you...this is something life taught me!
DeleteThank you for your support...this is such a blessing!
Thank you all...thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteLike the million dollar smiles I see around in strangers
ReplyDeleteLike the million dollar stories I read every day
Like the words I weave to make my existence meaningful
Like the paint I smear on canvas for pure ecstasy
Sigh.. gorgeous!!❤️
Such a good and positivity filled read, just like the person u r! Sweet, rooted and inspiring. Love you loads sweetheart ❤
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