Though not a mighty oak I still stand tall,
school of hard knocks gave me strength.
So many times near the end of my rope,
God came and gave me that extra length.
Sometimes felt completely alone in life,
to many burdens at times held me back.
Still struggle to undersdtand all the pain,
searching for the confidence I so lack.
Friends are unkind, loved ones pass away,
trying to deal with the hand life has dealt.
Though a life time of tears I was given,
still standing tall through the sorrow I felt.
No, not a mighty oak tree, a willow am I,
bending in a new storm life has brought.
Trying hard to stand tall once more friend,
as my dreams disappear with my thoughts.
In a list
A contest entry
- ~Prompt Series~ by Frozentearz.
1000 points, ended January 22, 2009, 15 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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great write.
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Lovely Comment
Thank you for stopping by and reading. Take care, Sandy
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Congrats on that Silver, Sandy.....this is truly a lovely piece.....actually I thought it was going to win for sure...
...you, know the way to get back up and stand tall......this write shines with your strength....God bless you!
Bear ~
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Wonderful Comment Bear!!!!!
Your comment is so welcome. I appreciate your thoughts on my poetry. Hope all is well in Ark. Stay warm and dry.
Hugs and Smiles. Sandy
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As always and as my friend Frogz has stated some profound words written her, Thanks for joining in
warm thoughts.
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Thank you for this very nice comment. It is most appreciated. You take care, Sandy
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I really love the last stanza...
No, not a mighty oak tree, a willow am I,
bending in a new storm life has brought....
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Thank you for this most thoughtful comment. It is appreciated. You take care, Sandy
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I have to agree with Bear on this one! Incredible and though it seems as life has been unkind as it is to most of us, you are blessed with a great countenance of survival. Thanks for this wonderful take on the prompt. I so enjoyed it and it spoke to my heart! Blessings and best wishes,
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Sweet Sandy ~
Those last ( 2) S*'s are incredible.....after what you have been through in life, this write shines truth and courage.....you are blessed without a doubt.....you are still standing when others would have collapse and never gotten back up.....God has a reason for your pain and loss.......soon, there will be a day no longer with those feelings or emotions, but only love and goodnes shall be our manna......God bless you!
Bear ~
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Good Morning Bear, You always write the nicest coments and bring smiles to all who reads them. Sending hugs and smiles south to you. Bless you my sweet friend.
Peace and Grace, Sandy
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Superb
Ah, tis a very fine write, as usual. Imagery; rhythm, and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing this write with us.
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Thank You
Well hello there. I hope the New Year is treating you well.
Thank you for dropping by and reading. Tis a mighty fine comment. Always nice when you do. You take care, Sandy
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Beautiful verse
Think about the willow. A tree that bends in the wind. I guess we all have to b elike the willow. We can be an oak, with the help of God. Even the willow is nobel in its own way. Best of luck!
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Wonderful Comment
This is a wonderful comment Papagallo, A pleasure to have you drop by and read. Hope your are enjoying a great day. Hugs my friend. Take care. Bless You, Sandy
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This has such a power to leave the reader with an image of strength to stand alone through the faith in God. The sorrow felt is accepted to be overcome as the winds of life leave one to stand and weave new beginnings
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Hello Dan
Thank you for reading. You know how much your comments mean to me. Always so nice to read them. You take care. Warm hugs and Smiles for you. Hope all is well with you and the sweet kiddies. You take care. Bless you always. Sandy
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THis is such a moving poem, the willow that bends but does not break, you are not alone in the forest, sometimes its just hard to see the other's bending under the same wind, blessings with love John
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Thank you John, It is nice to know there are others who share the same emotions. A lovely comment dear friend. Thank you . Bunches of hugs. Take care, Sandy
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