Swimming In No

All the no’s you wish
to drown me in
will only teach me to swim.

©Susie Clevenger 2014

Comments

Kerry O'Connor said…
This is very clever! If I saw this poem on a lamp post, it would definitely make me smile.
I am very familiar with this. And now, I've swum so far away I don't hear the no's anymore
ayala said…
That's usually the case :)
Sumana Roy said…
wow...a pearl of wisdom so nicely
done...wonderful :)
Grace said…
Short and spunky ~ I like the bold attitude ~
Kenia Santos said…
Wow!!!

That's a wall I'd take a photo of and share with friends!

Great!
Ella said…
Short, sassy and sweet! I agree it is a gem~
Kathryn Dyche said…
This may be short but powerful write.
Hannah said…
So true...that word brings out the opposite for sure...nicely done...thank you for the challenge, Susie!
Anonymous said…
excellent ~
Dick Jones said…
Tiny, but punching way above its weight!
Marian said…
where is my wheat paste?!
Anonymous said…
Super clever. I am only treading no's over here! Thanks for great prompt. k.
Love the simple but to the point direct message ☺
Peace
Siggi