I get so tired of hearing
How you want to end it all,
Run away from the world
Build you a wall.
Eventually, you learn
That none of that works,
There's no escape, the booze
And the pills just hurt.
You just have to get down
And crawl under the fire,
Go over the fences
Made of barbed wire,
Build up your defenses,
Turn a blind eye
To the ugly world
That makes you want to cry.
Sometimes it gets better
But usually it's worse,
You just have to dig
Through all of the dirt,
Find a small, little spot
Where you think you can breathe,
Reach out your hands
And try to believe
That you're here for a reason
That you don't understand,
To make things better
For, one child, one woman, one man.
To reach out a hand
Though you can't help yourself
You just might be able
To help somebody else.
It's not very pretty
Can't say it's much fun,
But there's a job out there
That needs to be done.
So, build up your courage
Put on your breastplate
Dig in your heels,
It's never too late.
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Yeah, as most of them have said it, this is a very deep write and gives something for the reader to add up to his or her life. Thanks for sharing.
Good luck
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the background here shows a deeper understanding of the poem and adds to it. an excellent write that attacks the very essence of modern youth. i loved the opening stanzas telling the person to stop with the self harm and the way it follows up on an idea of digging in for another. the selflessness expressed here is truly fantastic. thank you so much for the entry.
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Ooh...The challenge is strong here...Greater than any depression or worse...We are here for a reason...Discover it, with God's help, giving and living with a purpose! Wow!
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THANK YOU!!!!
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Very Uplifting
Thank you for sharing this encouraging poem. It inspires us to go on even when we feel we can not. I think we have all felt like this at one time. I a few times. You take care. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful words.
Peace and Grace,
Sandy
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Wow, that was really good, and I'm glad that you wrote it. I've been trying to express just how fed up I am with those who just give up on the gift they were given and make the worst choices. All they need to do is relieve themselves of all the pain and worry and sadness and put their burdens on God, so they can find joy and purpose in doing His works.
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this was great!! It truly can speak to anyone reading it. And the final lines were magnificent. Very good job.
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Oh my word......this is the very first thing I read this early morning.....Brilliant thoughts & pondering here......this should be a must-read for everyone today....
...everyday!!!
God bless you for sharing truth and wisdom,
Bear ~
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Work and courage are certainly very important and so is self discipline. You've said it well.
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a brilliant poem reace out your hands so you can believe I love that line and the last stanza your poems give a great encouragement for poeple to grow
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