Give Me the Wind.
I am at my best with the wind in my face,
When overcoming the challenge, with pace.
The pace that requires more effort, more strength.
But once gained momentum, endures with great length.
It's easy to sit back, placid and calm
Comfort is only a relative balm.
It seems an advantage, better than strife
But is dulled by stagnation, stifling life.
Progress needs movement, energy, drive,
No chance for improvement if you do not strive.
Nothing's for nothing: cause and effect.
That which you work for, you've more chance to get.
So give me the wind, let it blow in my face,
The more I confront, the more strength I'll embrace.
Steps are not mounted, nor challenge o'ercome.
Without certain courage or effort be done.
Author notes
For Laura (DefinitiveFreak)
Written June 10th, 2005
A contest entry
- Encouragement Needed by Kain.
300 points, ended June 12, 2005, 3 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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beautiful work dear
keep writing !
luv -
You have a wonderful talent for rhyme, which I found so completely in your words. I thoroughly agree with you, that the more you put in, the more you get out. Laura should succeed in her work, for she has put in a tremendous amount of effort lately. Overcoming strife was the final push she needed. Thank you for entering, and for honoring her.
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this is good. i really like the first five lines. those lines are true. when you're given strength, you'll endure whatever comes your way. well anyways...great write. keep writing.
jen
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