LIFELINE PROMPT | POETRY | POETRY PROMPT
August’s Second Week Prompt of Lifeline
It’s Time to Be Certain With Uncertainty
“Life to me is defined by uncertainty. Uncertainty is the state in which we live, and there is no way to outfox it.”
-Thomas H. Cook
Life is full of uncertainty. Managing uncertainty throughout life is a task in itself. It takes a lot of patience to handle the uncertainty. Uncertainty is a part of life. We all face it in our lives and it can’t be avoided. Whether it be our jobs, our health, our finances, or our relationships, we live in a state of uncertainty. There is nothing about which we can be entirely certain.
As human beings, we crave security for everything in our life. We are constantly worried about our future. We desire safety and a sense of control over our lives. Regardless of how well-prepared we are, life happens to everyone.
Our tolerance for uncertainty varies from person to person. You are not the only one who sometimes feels paralyzed by uncertainty. Many others share the same situation.
“Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.”
-Bob Goff
You can handle uncertainty by embracing it. When you accept it, it becomes easier to deal with it.
“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.”
-John Allen Paulos
The first step to embracing uncertainty is acceptance. because it enables us to glimpse reality. Let's allow the uncertainty to be there in your space. It will make you feel relaxed. Always look for possibilities. Just like uncertainty, there are so many possibilities. Believe that there are many things that can go right in life. Don’t expect too much. Expectations make it hard for you to embrace uncertainty.
Expectations are a cause of disappointment.
Mindfulness is another tool that has helped me deal with uncertainty. You miss the chance to live in the moment when you are overly preoccupied with the future. Don’t spend too much time worrying about what lies ahead. The finest method for helping you focus on the here and now is meditation.
Today focus on possibilities and left the fear aside and enjoy life.
This week’s theme is “Uncertainty” and below is the prompt of the week.
Think about a time in your life when you couldn’t make a decision, and write based on this. Write a poem about a feeling of uncertainty that made you afraid of life.
I want to invite all the poets of Lifeline. I hope you will like this prompt.
Dr. Fatima Imam Orla K. Bhavna Narula Riaz Laskar Ellie Jacobson Josh Balerite Acol Dr. Preeti Singh Giulietta Passarelli Trista Signe Ainsworth Kimberly Hampton Nilsson Carolyn F. Chryst, Ph.D. Dan J Bonaventure Barry Anthi Psomiadou Colleen Millstead Destiny S. Harris I. Trudie Palmer Kristy Westaway Pierce McIntyre Obinna Uruakpa Abbey Streett Imani Talim Deepak Paul Jenine Bsharah Baines Troy B. Jordan Margie Willis Venkataraman Mahalingam Arbab Z. Sabiqa Nasir Ali JoMae Spoelhof D. Blake Champion Anastasia Soul Gypsy Kyomi O’Connor Marilyn Glover Brown Boi Daniel T Parkins Greg Proffit Yael Shira Ilana Lydia Nicole Sponsel Vanilla Being Neera Handa Dr. Erica J Nick Cuccovia Pratibha Mohanty Sally A Mortemore Asim Nori Katie Anderson Elledit Graham Cooke Ashley Scrawls Aakash Dahal Sweedle Jenny Lane Austin Petti Love. Harry Stefanakis Ira Robinson Rick Bartrand Jade Hadfield Francis B. Sally Prag Jamario Cantrell Kitty Williams Teisha LeShea A.X. Bates MzDiamond Mary Louisa Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD June Kirri Malyaban Bal Meï Dy Desarae Black Jennica Rose Elvie Lins❤️
Jaylee Reign Annie Wang Eko BP Asim Nori Stavroula Sanida Wingeddonkey Sally A Mortemore Kristina Oberlander Victoria Gregg T.J. Hübner Aj Bhardwaj C.R. Stacy Robin Oakman Jessica Wolf Jade Willow Kavya Janani. U Sharing Randomly Jean Elizabeth Glass RBGraham Ntathu Allen Doa Demir Ann Christine Tabaka Klara Jane Holloway Shereen Bingham Vinay Thum Deepa N Swamy Elin Melaas Manu Juneja David Fertitta M. C. Rose Cara J. Jaye Harvard Lim Little Monster DMTakeshi Sadee Bee Roxanne Barbour Anastasia S. Manyonga Zuri Pommerenk Connie Song Annine Massaro Ali Al Zaak Cendrine Marrouat Jean Carfantan Kartika Lestari Hannah LaDuke Joseph Lieungh Vashni Stories Kelly Aluna Martone Patricia Pixie❤ K.M. Fullerton J.R. Sonder Breezy Omy Carmen Dawn Ricardo Böck Drashti Shroff Monoreena Acharjee Majum Agnes Laurens Ravyne Hawke Kevin Jahleel Ishimwe Joe Merkle Sharing Words Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) George Ochsenfeld Lola Rosario Aponte L Burton Mher Manoekjan Evergreen Eden Sinus Kosinus Rhonda Marrone Elena Cooper Shuntay Wright 🌈LIFE LESSON Jake Hilden Rose Lee Danna Z James Raven Kai Rose, B.Comm Enne Baker Amy Christie Francis Edwards, published writer Brittney A Baron USK (Yusuke Koyama) Simon May Kysha M. J. Goode-Leake Anastasia Kunal Mehra Ashley J.J. White Mihika Jindal Gaharwar LIN Niknesha Hairston Kensu Fetsani Julia Heussler Jordan Nguyen Nikolaos Skordilis Josie Quinn Maria Rattray George Lamptey Daniel R. Fincher Inna Orjola Francesco Carrubba Cristina Cattai Camille Parker Breathe & Be Still Sally A Mortemore
I hope you liked this week’s prompt.
Always grateful to all of you for being the constant support of Lifeline Publication.
Note:- Whenever you respond to this prompt, don’t forget to use the “Lifeline Prompt” tag.
If you would like to help Lifeline, you can donate here. All the donations are used for rewarding the poets of Lifeline by hosting poetry challenges.
The Poem Of Week
This week’s poem is written by Marilyn Glover
She wrote an Acrostic style poem about a pregnant mother and her glow.
If you like my work, you can consider buying, me a cup of coffee.
