Stephanie's Written Works for Friday, August 29, 2008

False Hopes Hope! They say, You always must have hope! Don’t be pessimistic- Always expect the best! But was is worse? I ask. To relish hope- To savor the feeling Dwell on your desire- And lay broken hearted When disappointment calls. Or is it indeed better To expect the worst To be a pessimist through and through- And then- Yes, then- When disappointment calls- It does not destroy you- It does not break your heart quite as much, And if, just if, The best does happen- It feels even better... Sign in to see full entry.

The Art of Growing Up A man stood hunched over his easel- a set expression of dismay showed through his wrinkles- he feared his artistry had deteriorated with his health- for no longer did anyone visit to request a painting. The man was about to pack up and call it and early day when a youth who appeared promising cautiously approached. "May I paint you a picture?" asked the man with sincere enthusiasm. "Only if you can paint a picture about what it means to grow up." The old man frowned and... Sign in to see full entry.