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Pessimism
by Shirley Beauty Houston → (All Poetry by Shirley Beauty Houston)
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Hurt will negatively affect even the optimists'ability to maintain a sense of wonder at the world.

There's no gold at the end of rainbows...no secret stairway to ascend...there's only light passing through vapors...light refracting till it bends....

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Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on June 13, 2014

Your words awaken thought, Shirley. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on May 30, 2014

As I become older I become more optimistic...

Always,

Deborah

Reviewed by E Phillips

Reviewed on May 25, 2014

No doubt true, but will not beauty, trust, and love not increase our sense of wonder?

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on May 24, 2014

Hurt always has an influence. How you handle it defines your pessimism.
Patrick

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on May 24, 2014

Yet the myths persist when one fears that there's no hope in this life, maybe there is something "over the rainbow."

Ron

Reviewed by Clarence Prince

Reviewed on May 24, 2014

Indeed a great thought and a beautiful picture
displaying part of the true glory of God!
Blessings to you, Shirley!

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on May 23, 2014

Hmmm. Insightful thoughts,

Signed,

EO

An Eternal Optomist

Reviewed by audrine max

Reviewed on May 23, 2014

love the lines. depicting the negative in a beautiful way.

Reviewed by Lonnie Hicks

Reviewed on May 23, 2014

Didn't know where you were going, but great piece,light from the dark, indicating more light to come.

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