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5 Positive poems about life

5 positive poems about life

As difficult as it might sound, life is and can be full of positivity. Irrespective of how difficult things might seem, there’s always something to be positive about. Poems about life and love make us understand and realize that life is not all doom and gloom. Yes, there's joy and great moments can be experienced if only we can find the mental strength to overcome adversity.

Below are some famous poems about life, because we believe in the power of positive poetry to both heal, inspire and most importantly appreciate life... Enjoy.





It’s really up to you

By Shelagh Bullman


The key to happiness is all inside you. Shelagh Bullman’s uplifting and soul-searching poem makes us realize that it only takes making an effort no matter how small…. Little drops of water make the mighty ocean.


One word can start a friendship,

One kiss a love affair,

One smile can bring you laughter,

One hug can show you care,

One wave of the hand can say hello,

One tear can make you cry,

One gentle touch can warm a heart,

One dream can make you fly,

One song can bring back memories,

One thought sees brighter days,

One wish can bring a colorful rainbow,

One good deed can bring you praise,

One moon can light your darkness,

One star can guide your soul,

One step will start each journey,

One hope to make your goal,

One hand to hold in friendship,

One heart that’s kind and true,

One love… one friend is all you need,

It’s really all you need.










Character of the Happy Warrior

By William Wordsworth



This piece was composed by William Wordsworth for Lord Nelson, who was a leader in the Napoleonic Wars. While the poem refers to war, the metaphors are applicable for all battles in our daily lives. The happy warrior is an idealist. He is basically who you are meant to be. A person who is able to take on challenges with a smile always on his face.


Who, doomed to go in company with Pain,

And Fear, and Bloodshed, miserable train!

Turns his necessity to glorious gain;

In the face of these doth exercise a power

Which is our human nature’s highest dower:

Controls them and subdues, transmutes, bereaves

Of their bad influence, and their good receives:

By objects, which might force the soul to abate

Her feeling, rendered more compassionate;

Is placable—because occasions rise

So often that demand such sacrifice;








Embracing All

Author Unknown

Embracing All speaks about self-discovery. It makes us realize that the key to being a better person lies in us. Even our weaknesses can be harnessed into something positive.


Light that lies deep inside of me
Come forth in all thy majesty
Show me thy gaze
Teach me thy ways
That I a better person may be

Darkness that lies deep inside of me
Come forth in all thy mystery
Show me thy gaze
Teach me thy ways
That I a better person may be

Love that lies deep inside of me
Come forth in all thy unity
Let me be thy gaze
Let me teach thy ways
That I a better person may be










Dreams

By Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes was an African American political activist. His poetry was influenced and often highly reflective of his struggles with racism in 20th century America. Dreams showcase Hughes ability to be optimistic, even in a very tough situation economically and culturally.


Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams

For when dreams go

Life is a barren field

Frozen with snow.








The Guest House

By Rumi

Rumi is considered to be one of the greatest poets of all time. The 12th-century Persian poet has deep roots in Sufi Mysticism, with much of his poetry exploring his close spiritual relationship with God. This inspirational piece contains timeless wisdom, and helps us seen how our thoughts and emotions are visitors, and how we may objectify them, love them, and allow them to pass.



This being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness.

Some momentary awareness comes

As an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,

Who violently sweep your house

Empty of its furniture,

Still, treat each guest honourably,

He may be clearing you out

For some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,

Meet them at the door laughing,

And invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,

Because each has been sent

As a guide from beyond.



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Short poems : For Better Or For Worse - Nuel

Ever suffered a broken heart or unrequited love? This poem by one of our readers, Nuel, details the travails of a young woman who is left miserable by her so-called prince charming and her struggle to break free.


For Better Or For Worse
She's married to corruption
I wonder if she'll see redemption
Her aura full of attraction
Yet she fell prey to temptation
She was so naive and young
When he came to her
Sweet scent and song
She didn't see the hidden danger
Concealed by his charming face
If she had carefully observed the stranger
She would have seen that he was danger
His mind full of deceitful love
In his eyes lay the definition of evil
She should have seen he was the devil
Doesn't she know his history?
How he put lovers in misery?
If ever the pain is eased
There must be an irremovable scar
She accepted him whole
Embraced him with an open soul
Ignorant of his vices
He paid her back by grinding her heart
Instead of caress, a thorny scrub
Brought her from the light to the dark
Made an ugly mockery of a true beauty
I wonder if she'll ever be free
I lose hope whenever I see her
I wonder if she'll ever file a divorce
Or is this marriage for better or worse?
                                                            Nuel


Author : Nuel
E-mail : Odunfaemmanuel@yahoo.com

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Famous Poems : Road Not Taken - Robert Frost

''Road Not Taken'' is a very famous narrative poem by renowned poet, Robert Frost.


Consisting of four stanzas with each having five lines, this historical piece champions following one's path and ideas. Some critics, however, argue that this popular literary work entails expressing disdain towards a particular public idea.

Whatever the case, this famous poem from a brilliant mind urges you to sometimes make decisions that suit you, and not always clinging to popular opinions.


Enjoy this wonderful masterpiece below :








Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bends in the undergrowth;



Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no steps had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I  doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence;
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
                                                Robert Frost


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