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For many, the next year was better than the last, but not for him.
As a baby he was the centre of attention, or so it seemed.
And then he became the coolest kid on the block, but not for long.
When he reached his teens he thought he was the life and soul of the party. He couldn’t have been more wrong.
Years later he reckoned the world owed him a living, but he soon found out it didn’t.
When he felt it was time to settle down he thought he’d have a queue of brides waiting at his door, but there wasn’t.
When he eventually wed he thought marriage would be easy. How wrong could he have been.‘.
Forever the optimist, he faces the future full of hope and lofty aspirations. Next year will be better than the last…
…or is he heading for more rude awakenings?
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Thanks to Sadje for hosting What Do You See?
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One never knows what’s around the next bend in the river of life.
That is so true!
Good take Keith
Thanks so much, Di.
I guess if his perception of himself keeps him content and positive, then he shall never suffer depression!
Indeed, acceptance is a useful quality to have!
This is true!
Profound and relatable story, Keith. Great perspective on the prompts.
Thanks so much, Suzette.
Keith, I find myself drawn to that closing turn, “Next year will be better than the last…”, because it feels both hopeful and a little uneasy at the same time 🙂
Much love,
David
I see what you mean, David! Wishful thinking.
Aha, good take, Keith.
Thanks so much, Chris!
well said, Keith
Thanks, Beth!
Relatable. Maybe a little too relatable.
Oh dear 😒
imo depends on whether he gets addicted to disappointment (or, to be more accurate blaming others for the letdown) otherwise… who was the character in Candide* who totally knew things would work out for the best?
*Full Disclosure: haven’t re-read since high school… given all things, the cognitive dissonance might be a bit too much lol
A good point, Clark.
I’ve not read if for years either. Now I’m wondering!
I absolutely love this, dear Keith, and the disappointed tone in your voice is brilliant.
Thanks Nancy, I’m glad it fitted the bill!
Nice use of the prompts. I hope he sees he’s taking himself into the future with him.
I’d like to think so, Mimi!
At least he never lost his optimism. A nice way to use both images in your story Keith. Thanks for joining in.
A half glass full kinda guy!
Thanks for the prompts, Sadje
It’s my pleasure dear friend
It never hurts to be an optimist- maybe if your vision is stuck in the past….
An eternal optimist. Why not?