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Tug -of- War

Pull in Joy

By L.I.EPublished 12 months ago 1 min read
Tug -of- War
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Choosing Joy is like a game of tug-of-war

Negative thoughts are strong as hell

It pulls you to the other side where darkness prevails

On the dark side there's tears of sorrow

On the bright side there are happy tears

On the dark side there is nothing but fear

On the bright side there is hope for tomorrow

It not easy, but ever day you got to put up one hell of a fight

Control your thoughts

Thinking positive keep you out the dark

Don't give in, just choose joy again and again

It will be worth it in the end

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About the Creator

L.I.E

Hey, I'm Emily! Thanks for reading. Hope you read something that inspires you. Or something that you find relatable.

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  • Mother Combs12 months ago

    The whole poem is superb, but the last two lines "Don't give in, just choose joy again and again It will be worth it in the end" Perfection at it's finest!

  • Caitlin Charlton12 months ago

    The lines starting with ‘on’ really gives that effect of tug and pull. You’ve chosen the most effective way to convey such a complex state of being. I am with you on this one, we have to choose joy again and again. Never getting tired of doing it, because there’s reward in it. Well done, this was a lovely piece, helpful in every letter and in every meaning of each line. 👏🏽👌🏽♥️🤗

  • Marie381Uk 12 months ago

    Beautiful ♥️

  • So true, and so powerful...

  • Love how you broke it down so clearly – the constant battle between darkness and light in our minds.

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