Questioning your strengths,
Sitting there and pondering life.
The doubts oh how they do resound,
in times of grief and strife.
You can live within a sea of jealousy and hate,
Or just step back and realize that only one can advocate.
The only one that can erect your place upon the shelf,
it's not in someone else's hadands rely upon yourself.
Doubts they will present themselves and make you live in fear,
just be true to yourself and soul your missi will be clear.
Rise against your enemy and try to overcome,
I'd rather live a life of pain than be completely numb.
View what lies in present times as your let your past go,
I'd rather try and fail these tasks then never truly know.
I have found the stregnth inside and used my rhyme and reason,
Fought against the hands of time to start a brand new season.
So if you're still unhappy,
then it's really such a shame.
For if you don't defend yourself,
you're the only one to blame.
Use mistakes and flaws of yours to be a great foundation,
to build a future for which you can show much dedication.
So let these words scream loud within,
as you begin a new endeavor.
Life is short so don't waste time,
remember that it's now or never.
Author notes
Well, I actually wrote this one 2 weeks ago but I haven't been on to post this one and several others so here it is.
A bit of a back story to this one. A few weeks ago I was receiveing technology training for college and well I came at the end of an independent living program for the visually impaired which I'd attended in years sassed. Anyway, they were having the usual talent show at the end. The activities coordinator said "I know it's short notice so I know you don't have a talent prepared so perhaps you can speak on the behalf of a former client."
I asked her if I could present a poem for the show, she asked me what it was called and I said "I don't know, because it's not written yet." She looked surprised and unsure if I would have it ready on time but she agreed. So the day of maybe 3 or 4 hours to the show I start to write and this is what came out of it.
Give a small speech and then read it. You wouldn't believe all of the complements I'd received for this. From the teenaged volunteers, to the staff, to the sponsors of the program, to the parents of the clients, and many others told me that it should be a manditory and must read for all that attend the program. The said that it was amazing that I scraped it together in such a short amount of time. I didn't really think it was that good but people kept insisting that it was.
Promoted my ap page and printed a few copies for people. So now I turn to you, the fellow poet. The one that goes through the similar struggles of writing a peace that will move the masses and prove a point. Was it that good?
Share with me your interpretations.
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not everyone has the ability of comprehensible expression or has the same obtuse perspectives. Being able to sucessfully convey such is what distinguishes good poetry and bad in my opinion.
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Neither do I but I can see why you would view what I said from the "common man's" perspective. It's not that I regret anything. Quite simply, I played the hand of cards I was dealt and the end result played out as it should've. My past rhymes and reasons would later allow the appropriate factors to "play their appropriate part." Thus, I used the experiences of an obvious mistake to move on to a brighter and perhaps more blissful future. Although I must say, what I feel really doesn't constitute as hapiness.
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I shouldn't laugh but what you said about what you really feel doesn't constitute as happiness I found amusing. I too have the same perspective as you just described and you are right in that happiness sometimes isn't the quick aftermath. In my opinion, happiness is but fleeting so its mere contentment that I strive for and but relish in the moments of happiness when they do come.
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My poem proclaims such words of wisdom but isn't it ironic that at several points over the last several years, I actually thought I could lie to myself. Then again, I used to have many foolish notions. Those foolish notions got me, exactly weat I deserved. Now or Never was like a chant in my head for the last year. It is also the title of 2 great rock songs with similar meanings. So I guess you could say that this poem was inspired.
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now it sounds as if you believe in karma with the "get what you deserve" bit. Although, I may still find myself hurt, disappointed, and childish at times, I don't believe in regrets.
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It is those that are not afraid to say anything that will achieve poetic success. Although I've been a hypocrite, one to turn against the advice of my poetic words I've opened my eyes to realize that it truly is.
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true. I have hidden my true self in ambiguity and poetic form, but then again perhaps I am just a,bigious in nature?
ahh yes...now or never. I think that belief is one of my weaknesses as I have learned first hand about life's fraility early on and that similar belief is a double edge sword for me.
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I love this its so true , great job!! I can always count on you for a great read.
Zannah
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Ah finally, I missed your poetry a great deal. Two weeks was far too long, but you needed the rest, and I'm glad you got it.
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Great Write!!
I love reading things that even after a few hours from reading is still making me think about that messege. You've done wonderful with this, and the entire piece flowed flawlessly.
Thank You for sharing it with us
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I agree with you that it is not good. It is GREAT! I loved every single word. These are words everyone should live by. You really are the star of your own soap opera so to say. I loved the way you described this so well. Great poem!
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