For sale
Rose-colored glasses.
Create order in your world.
Bring happy tunes to mind.
Walking on Sunshine
Don’t Worry
Be Happy.
.
So
be
it.
.
Slip-ons.
See only what is good
All else becomes invisible.
Rids evil from your world
Make happiness live
everywhere.
Buy now.
Combining two prompts here….and attempting to shape the poem like a pair of glasses…use your imagination!
Day 14 in National Poetry Month’s prompt from Toads: write somehow about the idea of the invisible or invisibility; and Poetics Tuesday at dVerse where Laura hosts and asks us to write about the idea of order. Image from Pixabay.com
lillian the home poet 
I used to be told I saw everything through rose-coloured glasses, Lill, but recently they lost their colour. I hope they get it back or I’ll have to buy a new pair.
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Ah Kim….I am one of those who keeps adjusting my rose-colored glasses. I always try to keep them on….sadly, sometimes they slip down the bridge of my nose and I peer out above them.
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🙂
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I think I prefer a bit of other colors than the rosy shades… I need those grey clouds to notice the green of spring.
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Ah I understand. The contrast makes us appreciate the beauty even more.
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seeing chaos through the rose-tints – thanks for joining up with your glasses
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I am one who is always trying to wear my rose-colored glasses. Occasionally they slip down the bridge of my nose and I peer out above them and do not like what I see. So I try to shove them back up quickly. For me….a positive attitude even in the presence of challenge is always helpful.
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what a very nice outlook you have Lilian
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Too often I misplace my rose-colored glasses. I like how they are also in short supply during this coronavirus pandemic.
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Indeed they are in short supply right now….so much dire news.
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My rose colored glasses have been a bit smudgy of late too, but think of the poor people who have none at all! Loved your poem.
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Oh you are exactly right. There are many now who have eyes blinded by fear and tears. Very hard to come by rose-colored glasses right now.
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Rose color has been mixing with dark gray lately
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I do agree. Yet I also think we must try to focus on positives to help us get through this thing.
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Clever use of shape, Lillian. I’m going to think about those glasses…
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Thanks, Sarah.
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The shape of the poem is wonderful, and so is the message. I prefer yellow-tinted glasses; better seeing at night. These days I wear a blues man’s dark shades.
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Oh I LOVED the Blues Brothers! Think I may have to find that on Pay-Per-View…..it would be a good diversion.
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There’s definitely a market for them, these days.
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Exactly. I fear they are as rare as toilet paper though!
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Did you know they did actually used to sell rose tinted glasses for chickens – apparently stopped them pecking at each other. I’m torn between wondering if I want to put mine on and live in the past for a bit, or if I want to look clearly back, and realise things have always been tough, and things likely will always be tough, but humans thrive even in the toughest of times. I think there may be more hope without, also I’m guessing I’d have to pay extra for my prescription. Thanks for the poem
The Lonely Recluse
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Oh yes…..it is very hard to find rose-colored glasses these days.
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Yes, its easy to misplace them. I need a few pairs. Nice poem. So be it! AMEN!
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Amen indeed!
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I think I have heard this informercial before… Promises Promises! Love it. Well done!
See only what is good
All else becomes invisible.
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Yep — two sides to this one. Promises, promises…..or facts and science?
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History has not changed that at all!
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You write good ads! I find these items enticing. Where’s the checkout?
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LOL….love your reply here! I missed my calling….should have been in marketing I guess!
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Nice prompt combining! And the classes are clear to see in the shape of your poem! I used to carry the worlds weight on me, and it was crushing. Now I have my own corner of the world and I still work to make this place a better one, and positive attitude and sense of humor are essential! Thank you for this, brought a smile on my morning.
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What a wonderful reply….thank you Anthony. And I agree….there is something called the Serenity Prayer which comes to mind.
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Oh, I am familiar with that one.. Amazing in how many, if not all situations that one fits!
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Far too many of the world’s leaders invested in a pair of these very early on in this crisis.
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I totally agree, Kerry. Your point is well taken.
Yet I find that if I concentrate on the news, the dire predictions, and the worst for me, watch this president’s press conferences, my blood pressure can go sky high. I remind myself, I can ACT in November!
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Keeping in mind the current situation I think I am going to need them! 💝
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Yes….they would be nice to help us remember the positives….some people sadly, have no access to these though.
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Niw I’ll be singing “Walking on Sunshine” all day…(k)
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LOVE that song! You’re the only one who picked up even one of the two actual songs mentioned here. 🙂
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The rose-coloured glasses I wore all my life have slipped down my nose badly since 2016. Smiles. I much preferred the way I felt when I was wearing them.
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Oh yes, I understand. I have to keep pushing mine up the bridge of my nose….and cleaning them off too!
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