Tag Archives: optimism

Fraiku: Hope

Posted on 2025-07-25 by Bartholomew Barker

I’ve just been waiting for life to get dark enough that the stars come out

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Babbling like an Idiot

Posted on 2024-04-01 by Bartholomew Barker

It’s been a while since I felt the warm wind in my arm hairs and wondered if I should’ve applied sunscreen before my walk but I’ll risk turning pink as blossoms falling from a dogwood because even with a bum … Continue reading →

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The Optimist’s Sonnet

Posted on 2019-12-30 by Bartholomew Barker

The Optimist’s Sonnet I’m thankful for this flat tire making me late for work. At least I have a car and two jobs so I can keep up my payments. I’m thankful for this headache reminding me I’m alive and … Continue reading →

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