Always Look On The Bright Side

Look Waddles, it’s sunny over there
Bright and warm with a breeze in the air
The water’s blue and horizon’s clear
Totally different from over here

Yet the snow is crisp and dazzling white
The stars are shooting and shining bright
The cottage is warm with a welcoming glow
Home’s where the heart is, don’t you know?

Sandcastles and snowballs
Darkness and light
Long hot days
And cold dark nights
Balanced and even
Come what may
All have a bright side
To enjoy, I say!

Weekly challenge

Posted in response to Hélène’s latest challenge and delightful image. The link the Hélène’s site is just above!

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34 responses to “Always Look On The Bright Side”

  1. colonialist avatar
    colonialist

    Definitely a brighter outlook, there!

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      Inn deed, Col.

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  2. bcparkison avatar
    bcparkison

    Very well said.

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      Thanks, Beverly.

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  3. rugby843 avatar
    rugby843

    Excellent

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      Thanks, Cheryl.

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  4. Hélène - Willow Poetry avatar
    Hélène – Willow Poetry

    It is a beautifully written poem, Tom. It gives me a positive outlook that in the end it all balances out. Thank you for joining in the challenge.

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      My pleasure once again, Hélène. Struggling a bit but trying to get back into things!

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      1. Hélène - Willow Poetry avatar
        Hélène – Willow Poetry

        Enjoy the love February brings. 🙂

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        1. Tom avatar
          Tom

          Thank you… although I’m more looking forward to the Spring! 🌞

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          1. Hélène - Willow Poetry avatar
            Hélène – Willow Poetry

            Me too, Spring is still far away over here.

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            1. Tom avatar
              Tom

              It’s like that here too… then suddenly it surprises us with over the top temperatures!

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              1. Hélène - Willow Poetry avatar
                Hélène – Willow Poetry

                Enjoy it when it does. We still have two months before spring arrives here.

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                1. Tom avatar
                  Tom

                  It’s probably the same here, but I always class it as Spring when it’s light at 4pm! Like now! Hehehe! 😀

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                  1. Hélène - Willow Poetry avatar
                    Hélène – Willow Poetry

                    The days are getting longer here too, that is a plus.

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  5. Visionkeeper avatar
    Visionkeeper

    It’s all in how you view life…We are in control but don’t seem to realize it…Looking for the bright side becomes the way you view life after a while if you keep reminding yourself to do it. Change your thoughts change your life 🙂 Great picture you chose TL…Great words as well…VK

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      Thanks, VK… although the picture was Hélène’s choice! 🙂 And yes, we are in control.

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  6. Bernie Delaney avatar
    Bernie Delaney

    Very lyrical, love it!

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      Thank you, Bernie 🙂

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  7. europasicewolf avatar
    europasicewolf

    Love that image Tom😀 Great to see a positive outlook and the recognition that there is a bright side even when initially the grass looks much greener on the other side of the fence. Always good to appreciate what we have where we are but often so easily unnoticed!🙂

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      It’s easily overlooked, Icewolf. But doable! 🙂 Hélène chose a good image once again, didn’t she?

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      1. europasicewolf avatar
        europasicewolf

        An excellent one!😃

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  9. pvcann avatar
    pvcann

    The balanced life, yearning.

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      There’s always that balance, PV.

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      1. pvcann avatar
        pvcann

        Yes.

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  10. -Eugenia avatar
    -Eugenia

    Love this, Tom! Excellent take on the prompt.

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      Thanks, Eugenia. The image spoke for itself! 🙂

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      1. -Eugenia avatar
        -Eugenia

        😉

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  11. Diane Henders avatar
    Diane Henders

    Wonderful! I love the poem, and the illustration! 🙂

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      Thanks Diane🙂

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  12. Stevebfineart avatar
    Stevebfineart

    really enjoyed that Tom, i will check out more of your site shortly..

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    1. Tom avatar
      Tom

      Thanks, Steve, pleased you like it!
      Call by whenever… as and when is always fine with me! 😀

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      1. Stevebfineart avatar
        Stevebfineart

        Thank you Tom, I sure will..

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