My clothes are worn and beaten, my shoes are full of holes
I ride this streak of hard luck down every path I've chose
The happiness that found me in those unexpected times
Has always been torn from me or, somehow, been left behind
The friends and loves I've stumbled on have either fled or died
But to these pains I will not yield, nor to what they may imply
I won't give up this life I lead, for I know I'm doing right
To sometimes have to shed a tear is not too great a price
I know that if I struggle on I'm bound to find the good
Or that old Queen of Fortune has denounced her motherhood
For I am a soldier of fortune, this let no one doubt
I will keep on fighting til this life has worn me out
Please tell me what you think
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S.O.F.
Well, how the heck are you!!! Short but sweet...as usual an excellent write. I quite enjoy reading your work, and had forgotten what a nice flow you have to your poetry.
I, as a weary soldier, can certainly applaud and say Amen to this one. What does S.O.F. stand for? You have done a good job conveying the hurt that life dishes out, and the strength it takes to rise above it. There are no awkward spots here ~ good flow, excellent rhythm.
Cheers,
Irish Angel
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S.o.F.
Soldier of Fortune. Silly girl.
Live LARGE!
Rick
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awesum!
this poem is exactly what I needed to read right now!
wonderful encouragement to souldure on, and spread my cause no matter who stands beside me, or befor me, and no matter what happens. your work has inspired me! as long as I have a breath to breath I'll use it to fule exactly what I want to do.
thank you rick!
You rock man!
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So glad you liked it and found inspiration in the thought. Never give up, just duck and cover til the storms pass, then, "Up and at 'em!" Thanks for the read and comment, it is sincerely appreciated.
Live LARGE!
Rick
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awesum!
this poem is exactly what I needed to read right now!
wonderful encouragement to souldure on, and spread my cause no matter who stands beside me, or befor me, and no matter what happens. your work has inspired me! as long as I have a breath to breath I'll use it to fule exactly what I want to do.
thank you rick!
You rock man!
~mary
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Hits Home
I really like this poem, it kinda describes how I've felt lately. I really like from "yet I won't give up...Too great a price" I completely agree with those lines.
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Tears help keep the dust down, so we can breathe. Thanks for the read, comment, and applause. I know how you feel. All the more reason to,
Live LARGE!
Rick
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That last line is amazing !!
Another fantastic poem, very honest, very realistic and filled with truth.
Life is all about having luck and loosing it again, I think that's what keeps us going
Great write
Greetz
ps: I'd be honoured if you'd enter my contest !
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Well done! I really like this! No matter what life takes from you, you struggle on...love the last line "I will keep fighting til this life has worn me out". Great images!
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It is an attitude we all need at times, IMO. Thank you so much for the read and applause, thanks I cannot tell in that you enjoyed it.
Live LARGE!
Rick
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