Perhaps
there are more failures
among positive-thinking individuals
than those without such mindsets-
such people tune themselves
to pitches beyond their limits
only to see the demise of their dreams-
on the other hand, the others
who have moderate ambitions
tread on surer ground
and score so much better!

Positive thinking-
the scourge
of the modern age
doesn't wear the crown
and does instead
deserve
the ignominious ' thumbs down!'