Look closer and see what’s really there.

-xx-

I don’t look at the rain

but

at the sunshine behind.

I don’t look at the mist

but

at images peeping through.

-xx-

I don’t notice the weeds

but

love the flowers they hide

I don’t look at the rocks

but

savour the moss around.

-xx-

I don’t care about winds

but

love how the trees dance.

I don’t kick fallen leaves

but

enjoy the collages they make.

-xx-

I don’t dwell on each tear

but

love each smiles that follows.

I don’t like arguments

but

love the making up after.

-xx-

I don’t get scared at night

but

love bewitching sounds.

I don’t get frightened of storms

but

love the tranquility that follows.

-xx-

I don’t acknowledge cruelty

but

scorn at such weakness.

I don’t like any wars

but

I am powerless to end.

-xx-

Today I still walk my journey

Today I have learnt to abide

Today my voice so sure

Today my faith in these words:-

THE SERENITY PRAYER.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

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  • jennifer eiffel01 on Aug 22, 2012

    A positive attitude is the best you can have. Always seeing the glass as half full is great! I feel the same way as your poem! I am always optomistic! =)

  • Eiddwen on Aug 22, 2012

    Thank you so much pattiann ;your comments always mean so much and I am glad that you can relate to this poem also. No matter what goes on in my life I never totally let go of that positive thread ;this may sometimes be harder than others but always possible.
    Thanks you so much as always for your supportive comments and also for giving me great reads in return.
    Take care and enjoy your day.

  • Robin L on Aug 22, 2012

    Such a wonderful way to look at life..Thanks for sharing:)

  • girishpuri on Aug 22, 2012

    your poem make my day

  • Eiddwen on Aug 22, 2012

    Thank you so very much also Robin and I now look forward to many of yours also.
    Enjoy your day.
    Eddy.

  • sourabhbodkhe on Aug 22, 2012

    Good One I Liked It Thanks For A Great Share Again……

  • Eiddwen on Aug 22, 2012

    Thank you so much sourabhbodkhe for this comment and for that beautiful poem yesterday .I have saved , printed and cherished.
    Take care my friend and enjoy your day.
    Eddy.

  • lauralu on Aug 22, 2012

    pretty prose from a beautiful lady ^_^

  • lauralu on Aug 22, 2012

    pretty prose from a beautiful lady ^_^

  • Eiddwen on Aug 22, 2012

    Oh thank you for this beautiful comment lauralu and here’s to so many more for us both to share on here.
    Enjoy your day.
    Eddy.

  • Lisa Marie Mottert on Aug 22, 2012

    Very lovely poem and picture:) Thanks so much for sharing!

  • sha4nny on Aug 22, 2012

    Very lovely! Enjoyed reading this!

  • Paul Kurt on Aug 22, 2012

    My God you come up with some gems and this is another.

  • Eiddwen on Aug 22, 2012

    Thank you so much again to
    Lisa
    sha4ny
    and
    Paul
    for taking the time to read and comment.
    This always means so very much to me and I am very humbled.
    Take care to each and everyone of you and enjoy your days.
    Eddy.

  • Eiddwen on Aug 22, 2012

    Thank you so much again to
    Lisa
    sha4ny
    and
    Paul
    for taking the time to read and comment.
    This always means so very much to me and I am very humbled.
    Take care to each and everyone of you and enjoy your days.

  • Eiddwen on Aug 22, 2012

    Thank you so much again to
    Lisa
    sha4ny
    and
    Paul
    for taking the time to read and comment.
    This always means so very much to me and I am very humbled.
    Take care to each and everyone of you and enjoy your days.

    Eddy.

  • zaugis on Aug 22, 2012

    I stop and “listen” to every word.

    Thank you very much ;)

  • Martin Kloess on Aug 22, 2012

    Well written. Thank you.

  • elee on Aug 23, 2012

    brilliant article thanks for the support : elee

  • Moses Ingram on Aug 23, 2012

    Thank you for sharng such beautiful thoughts.

  • johnnydod on Aug 23, 2012

    Wonderful poem it made me feel truly peaceful

  • Eiddwen on Aug 24, 2012

    Thank you so very much to you
    zaugis
    Martin
    elee
    Moses
    and
    Johnnydod.
    Each and every comment means so very much and here’s to so many more to share from us all.
    Take care and enjoy your days.
    Eddy.

  • girishpuri on Aug 25, 2012

    revisit

  • Eiddwen on Aug 27, 2012

    Thank you so much girshpuri.
    Eddy.

  • Stessily on Aug 28, 2012

    Eddy, Your poem shows the importance of balance and of seeing beyond immediate veils to what is coming or may already be there, awaiting our awareness. This poem takes on special meaning as I realize the journey which was concluded for you in the past week. Your optimism and patience are endearing and enduring.
    Appreciatively, Stessily

  • Jswana on Aug 28, 2012

    I really don’t know how I missed this beauty. So well said in such a lovely poem. thanks for sharing. :)

  • Eiddwen on Aug 29, 2012

    Thank you so very much to you
    Stessily
    and
    Jswana.
    Your loyal following and friendship appreciated more than I can say.
    Lots of love and hugs to you both.
    Eddy.

  • sabanawaz on Aug 30, 2012

    this is superb poem from queen of poetry EDDY.
    God’s blessing may come as a surprise, and how much u receive, depends on how much, ur heart can believe. may u be blessed beyond what u expect. God Bless You

  • Eiddwen on Aug 31, 2012

    Oh sabanawaz thank you so very much for your loyal following and also for each caring and supportive comment that you post on here.
    Take care my friend and I wish you a wonderful day.
    Eddy.

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