Why is it dreams don't seem to come true,
no matter how much you wish them to?
Why do the bad times last so long,
while the good fades away as quickly as dawn?
Why does love seem to end too fast,
when you just want it to last and last?
Why is it such a struggle just to get by,
and why do we have so many tears left to cry?
Without the sadness we can't feel the pain,
without loss there would be no sad refrain?
The good times wouldn't be as good you see,
we need the bad so we can recognize the key.
We love but sometimes it isn't the right one,
so it fades away until a new love is begun.
The one we were meant to fulfill our every need,
the love that will allow us to blossom and breathe.
Sometimes we ask in desperation, why me Lord?
When we've lost more than we think we can afford.
But why not you? Is the better question to ask,
for life is all about surviving its mask
Lifting the veil to stare straight through,
understanding the lessons that life offers you.
Being able to accept the bad with the good,
reaching beyond to be as happy as you should.
Nothing is ever gained really in asking why,
nothing but tears that will fall from your eye.
For answers can rarely ever be found,
ask those who are already buried in the ground.
Life is what it is, it's up to us to take what we need,
when life tears the root, you plant another seed.
If emotional drought has you thirsting for more,
open your eyes there's much more to adore.
I used to ask myself why, all the time,
but there was never any reason or rhyme.
It is what it is, and that's the best I can say,
just try and enjoy it, each and everyday.
And on those days when you feel it's a test,
try the weather each storm and do your very best.
Look past the darkness into life's glow,
inside the light find the answers you need to know.
A contest entry
- A Quickie Contest....Ends SOON by JeannieD Hunter.
450 points, ended February 28, 2007, 20 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Congratulations,
Hi,
I hate to say this because it's so often used as a derogatory term these days, however, please be assured I mean it as a compliment. This has 'inspirational (greeting) card' written all over it. This is just the poem (together with the picture - hope - very fitting) to be pinned to a fridge door.
Real nice.
rgds
hobby
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congraTs well done
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Amazing...
Your pen to this poem is amazing. Truer words you'd never find, rings through. I love the line "when life tears the root, you plant another seed.". Of course it is really hard to pin point one or two particular lines since the poem in its entirety speaks wisdom. It seems to me that there is no reason .... "but there was never any reason or rhyme.", life just is.... A Gem of a Poem!
Judi
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Have you been in my mind today? This speaks volumes. You have covered almost every thought I have had. I like that you do have answers for the why's. Awesome write. Thanks so much for this entry. Good luck. Jeannie
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Ooooooooooooooooooh and I just love the picture too
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Holy Momma-
Beautiful verse You have penned my Friend
The last stanza grabs for each day is precious and priceless!!
Each day for me is a test and so far I feel blessed
Thank You for sharing Your Talent!
Best wishes to You in the contest
Many blessings too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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