Ode to Optimism
by Chip Bergeron
Saturday, February 11, 2012
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Darned if I know where this came from. I was sitting at my desk last night and it just spewed out. |
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ODE TO OPTIMISM
This is the time to be me;
No time better;
Might as well be now.
Ditch the doldrums-
No walls, no closets;
Here I am!!!
God knows I can make it.
Made it so often before;
In spite, or maybe even because
Of everything;
And there have been a lot
Of everythings,
There always have been.
A cockeyed optimist?
Yes, perhaps.
But if I’m to be
The captain of my own ship,
Then aside from God
I can count on no one else.
Steer boldly,
Full speed ahead,
I’m on my way.
Chip Bergeron
-February 10, 2012
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| Reviewed by Barbara Henry |
2/16/2012 |
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Great, inspiring piece, Chip
I felt growing encouragement and inspiration as I read each line.
Continued success!
Barbara J Henry |
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| Reviewed by Tom Hyland |
2/12/2012 |
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| CHIP ... AND DAMN THE TORPEDOES! |
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| Reviewed by jude forese |
2/11/2012 |
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| reminds me of the biblical adage "god helps those who help themselves" |
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| Reviewed by Ed Matlack |
2/11/2012 |
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| Gotta keep plugin' along, sounds as if you are...e |
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| Reviewed by Patrick Granfors |
2/11/2012 |
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| Any sailor will tell you the doldrums are no place to be captain. Jump on the trades and swap out that tropical depression for sunny skies. Patrick |
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| Reviewed by Ronald Hull |
2/11/2012 |
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Spirited thoughts that many should read… Full speed.
Ron |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
2/11/2012 |
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Very uplifting and encouraging, Chip. Thank you. Love, peace, and best wishes,
Regis |
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