The optimist turns the impossible into the possible;
the pessimist turns the possible into the impossible.
The optimist pleasantly ponders how high the kite will fly;
the pessimist woefully wonders how soon the kite will fall.
The optimist sees a green near every sand trap;
the pessimist sees a sand trap near every green.
The optimist looks at the horizon and sees an opportunity;
the pessimist peers into the distance and fears a problem.
To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges;
to the pessimist all doors have locks and latches.
The optimist promotes progress, prosperity and plenty;
the pessimist preaches limitations, liabilities and losses.
The optimist accentuates assets, abundance, and advantages;
the pessimist majors in mistakes, misfortunes and misery.
The optimist goes out and finds the bell;
the pessimist gives up and wrings his or her hands.
Lovely piece of poetry, well articulated and insightfully penned with conviction. The pessimistic sees a cup half empty while the optimistic sees one half full. Thanks for sharing.
This is a very objective assessment of both type of individuals as well as negative and positive points attached with both the traits- pessimism and optimism. It reflects upon your sharp observation. Nice one.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Great practice for my grade 10 la final which I hopefully will get a good mark in.