Expectations and Disappointment, Fear and Freedom

People advise us not to expect anything

Expectations may lead to disappointment

Disappointment may lead to irritation

And we'll be bitter for quite sometime

But my optimism told me that wasn't true

It was impossible for me to believe that

But as life took me through its ups and downs

I noticed that they were true

So should I always believe in the opposite

And not expect anything great

Must I always expect for the worst

And lead a life with a lot of caution and fear

I refuse to believe what they say

I don't want to live in fear of disappointment

I'll live my life on my own terms

And live free without any fear

I know I'll come out strong

I believe this is the best way

I believe I'll win this way

And I believe that life has paved its way

Reviews

[Tkess]

It takes a lot of time and courage to be able to look at our true selves. Many people are unable or unwilling to take that step back, tear the mask off and look at themselves. Many people in this world are so reliant on status and reputation that they are afraid to try anything that may seem out of character. They are afraid of what others may think. But I say, why pigeon-hole ourselves? Life should about challenging preconceived notions, whether it is artistically, physically, or intellectually.

[Priyanka Natesh]

Disappointments are very much a part of the package..I think we should always expect the worst so as to not be dejected if we don't realize our endeavors..I don't think it is humanly possible to look over our fears and disappointments so easily!But it is a motivating poem :) Thank you!

[ASHRITH HARITH]

a very impressively and powerfully strung poem :) great man

[Blue Moon Ice Cream]

I believe it's so much more rewarding to live freely and not care about failure, but it's difficult to cast aside your fears of what other people will think. This was inspiring to me.

[An owl on the moon]

You show such a courage to stand strong.. to face the world head on.. to be who you want to be. When one lays down their head to sleep at night, that deepest rest can only come if you're able to reflect and know that you were true to self. Powerful.

[Helpless]

so well thought out and i agree, very inspirational. it made me want to write something tonight, when i was going to. :)

[WordNerd]

WOW, AMAZING, very insprational :) Excellent poem :D