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Writing Prompt: Downcast or Upcast

Psalm 43:5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.

Seems like there are an awful lot of words to describe depressed, but not a lot to describe the opposite . . .what is the opposite of depressed? Come up with words that reflect an “upcast” attitude and create a poem. Attach your page link in the comments and let’s cast a brighter light on depression.

Writing Prompt: Downcast or Upcast

 

 

 

4 responses to “Writing Prompt: Downcast or Upcast”

  1. Amy says:

    I am
    Breathing, still
    I am
    Moving, still
    I am
    Hoping, still
    I am
    Trusting, still
    I
    have Faith

    • Karisa Moore says:

      Love it Amy! You just created enjambment. We must continue to complete the thought. You are right in there with T.S. Elliot 😉 May the stillness
      complete your faith. Love ya!

  2. Amy says:

    I love to write but poetry has never been my forte. Hope this is kind of what you had in mind. Love you friend. 🙂

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