#positive-mindset

"Every Small Child is a Miracle [10w] The God of small children is the one true God."

"Persistence If persistence is the foundation of all success, how come persistent liars and nags aren't more successful?"

"Prickly Pears [10w] Men are often like cactus fruits ~thorny outside,mushy inside."

"Upgrading [10w] Promise them the worldto get the universe in return."

"Virtual Friends [10w] Internet camaraderie's bullshit because these 'friends' can't be relied upon."

"Boasting vs. Toasting [10w] + {Couplet} What many call boasting to my success I call toasting."

"Control [10w] Don't lose control by imagining you can control your lover."

"Goose Neck [10w] Whenever a goose has a car accident, the traffic sucks."

"Rat Trap Haiku 'Hmm, 12 by 13,4 by 9. Oy! You call thisrat trap an apartment?"

"Politicians [10w] All politicians serve two masters ~their ambition and their cocks."

"Grave Dancing for Dummies {Couplet} They danced at my grave when I was buried at sea;with my haters drowned, I'm now totally free."

"Regret vs. Good Times "If I had to regret the good times I spent with every lover who eventually disillusioned me,my love life would be reduced to ten seconds."

"Mild Suffering vs. Great Suffering Mild suffering serves the purpose of inner-change.Great suffering serves the purpose of evil,or just being at the wrong place at the wrong time."

"Spooning [10w] Love means tasting her spaghetti sauce on a wooden spoon."

"Cruel Love [10w] Cruel love helps turn out excellent,competitive, cutthroat, dog-eat-dog children."

"Meaning of Life {Couplet} Life's but the love and laughter we've amassed,the friendships forged that shall outlastpossessions, station and renown,the make-up palette of a clown."

"Great Poets [10w] Great poets can milk blood and tears from a stone."

"Cumin vs. Acumen Cumin is a powerful spice with a nutty peppery flavor;Acumen is more about having the good taste to knowhow and when to use it."

"Break All the Rules of Poetry Place no limits on your poetry.Live a little.Break all the fucking rules!If it comes deep from the wellsprings of your imagination,the woolgathering of dreamers ~it is poetry ~no matter what anyone says."

"Friendship vs. Love [10w] Friendship requires poise and patience;love demands pluck and perseverance."