I know we're perfect strangers and we have never met,
but I just received a message you're feeling down and quite upset.
I know you do not know me, nor have we greeted eye to eye,
but I'll send this letter anyway if only to say "Hi"!
Many times within my life,I've come down with the blues.
My normal, happy smiling face was suddenly subdued.
I would think of all my problems and the load I had to bear.
Friends would offer solace, but I really didn't care.
It seemed my world was crumbling and falling at my feet;
My life had been in such a mess with nowhere to retreat.
I shunned away from others, to cry away my tears,
but I'd like to tell you something that I learned throughout the years.
I won't become religious, telling you to bow in prayer,
but for me, it is a solace just knowing He is there.
We will always have our 'ups and downs' all throughout our lives,
but things will go full circle,I have come to realize.
Right now, your down and with a frown, but things will change again.
Life will replace your smiling face; You'll soon be on the mend.
I sincerely hope this letter from someone that you don't know,
will help you to feel better and help your spirits grow.
Finally, in closing, something I would like to share--
In the end, you have the friends who love you and will care!
Embrace them with a smile and the smile will be returned
to reignite the happiness your depression has adjourned.
Author notes
Life goes full circle!
As cloudy as your skies are today, there is a bright, sunny and promising tomorrow!
In a list
A contest entry
- Can we cheer up a fellow AP member by karmacae.
2050 points, ended March 6, 2008, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Must I smile once more? by Sweetangelgrace.
475 points, ended May 20, 2008, 19 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - give me what you're heart says by xoalwaysthinkingxo.
333 points, ended July 17, 2008, 13 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
When you're down in the dumps, how do you handle it?
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What a beautiful and uplifting poem my friend. It is indeed worthy of all the glitter it has won. Thank you ever so much for sharing it with me Al.
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Sounds just like me, the kind of person who will always make sure everyone is alright even if I don't know them. I just look after people, it's who I am blessing and curse.
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Sweet poem! It does help. Thanks for entering my contest! Keep Marcus' family in your prayers if you would. Again, Great write and GOOD LUCK! -Liz
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Awesome Poem Al congrats on trophies good luck here
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this poem is amazing
it really made me feel so much better cause it felt like you were actually talking to me
no words that were to hard. like having a simple conversation to make someone feel better. which is just what i needed. thank you so much and best of luck to you.
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aww this is so sweet considering we have never even met on AP let alone in life. I do believe in God I just have had a very long bad luck streak lately. Thanks for the wonderful words of encouragement
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Outstanding! Amazing! it is a beautiful piece which actually raises your soul with every time you reread it.
What I liked about your work is the realness of it.. This letter of encouragement really did make my day. It's nice to read something that makes you smile
thank you, thank you from my heart...
~~GRACY~~
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I really liked this a lot.Very smoothe.Each verse made you want the next.
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Remind me to call on you when I am feeling down!!! This was so nice to read that I found myself starting to smile!! Very well done and I am sure that this will help her immensely!!!
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A beautiful, warm, friendly poem, offering love and so much more to a fellow poet who needs cheering up, and it looks like you have done the trick.
Well done in your well chosen words. All the best in the contest....Sue
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Oh thank you so much, this is pefect in it's simple but loving message. Thank you again so much. I just don't know what to say. This whole contest has me in tears.
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This is so beautiful, and yes she has many friends who love her. It has brought me to tears, and I have no reason....thank you dear, and blessings, Crystalgodess
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What a fantastic write
Each stanza sends a message, and how well you have reflected this.
I do see where you are coming from totally. Yes full circles and all the swings and round abouts that we face in-between
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