Upbeat Inspirational Poems Seeking Honest Critique
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The Mountain, Shrine of Sacred Feelings
The Mountain shrine of Euterpe
As i muse upon yester times, the mountains as holly shrine, the forest, with thicker pines, with birds joyous in the sunshine, playing with kids at the age of mine. careless in the eighties.......
Beyond the hill top, a pitch was so green, and the sheep herds graze on grassy meads; and the fields stretch, as far as a child eye can reach.................
As i muse on yesteryear, and the cheerful songs float out like celestial hymns from the school, i hear pupils playing hopscotch, hide and seek, cheers...
As i muse upon yester times, the mountains as holly shrine, the forest, with thicker pines, with birds joyous in the sunshine, playing with kids at the age of mine. careless in the eighties.......
Beyond the hill top, a pitch was so green, and the sheep herds graze on grassy meads; and the fields stretch, as far as a child eye can reach.................
As i muse on yesteryear, and the cheerful songs float out like celestial hymns from the school, i hear pupils playing hopscotch, hide and seek, cheers...
#emotions
#motivational
#TimeHeals
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4 Comments
Buck Up Bucko
Taking responsibility for our own actions
Is a commitment to self-discipline and accountability
It’s empowering
Whereas the victim mentality is a reactionary view
When looking for pity
Just because life can be hard sometimes…
Outside factors don’t care what we want
What we think
What we say
But remember our happiness lies within
In our own state of mind
And what matters most
is how we respond
The choices we make define us
We can choose to be weak
and blame everyone else for shortcomings ...
Is a commitment to self-discipline and accountability
It’s empowering
Whereas the victim mentality is a reactionary view
When looking for pity
Just because life can be hard sometimes…
Outside factors don’t care what we want
What we think
What we say
But remember our happiness lies within
In our own state of mind
And what matters most
is how we respond
The choices we make define us
We can choose to be weak
and blame everyone else for shortcomings ...
#NaPoWriMo2024
#PersonalGrowth
#responsibility
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2 Comments
Limit On Love
Don't put a limit on love!
Hey! You give a lot of yourself away
When you state these words.
They make one want to dive in
Into the deep end,
Reassured they will never drown...
Only into your loving arms
That can only be a good thing, a safe thing.
May our love expand and grow
Like it's supposed to
Like you want it to.
Hold on tight, don't let go...
Believe!
Sometimes we feel too much
For those
Who feel nothing at all
But why should that change how we fall?
This love isn't for show! Let...
Hey! You give a lot of yourself away
When you state these words.
They make one want to dive in
Into the deep end,
Reassured they will never drown...
Only into your loving arms
That can only be a good thing, a safe thing.
May our love expand and grow
Like it's supposed to
Like you want it to.
Hold on tight, don't let go...
Believe!
Sometimes we feel too much
For those
Who feel nothing at all
But why should that change how we fall?
This love isn't for show! Let...
#love
102 reads
8 Comments
Can't wait to get started
Couldn't Wait • to get started
14 • seemed the years
Embarked • meant I • parted
A life • of few tears
Freedom was my shining crown
A glint • at times • could blind
Any thought • to turn • around
Never crossed • my mind
Like the wind • on my own
Many grand • adventures • came
Looking back • on what I know
Recalls mostly • of • rage
Growth brought beauty • to my life
Birth gave purpose • twice
Time grew both • fear and pride
Two decades of • delight
Middle age • at thirty four
Proved...
14 • seemed the years
Embarked • meant I • parted
A life • of few tears
Freedom was my shining crown
A glint • at times • could blind
Any thought • to turn • around
Never crossed • my mind
Like the wind • on my own
Many grand • adventures • came
Looking back • on what I know
Recalls mostly • of • rage
Growth brought beauty • to my life
Birth gave purpose • twice
Time grew both • fear and pride
Two decades of • delight
Middle age • at thirty four
Proved...
#determination
#LifeChangingMoment
#PersonalGrowth #success
#PersonalGrowth #success
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1 Comment
April
April
Again, come the fine days, - the dust,
A sky of azure, bathed in light,
Long evenings, the walls burning bright ; -
No green in sight, and hardly naught
Save a crimson glint that is caught
Adorning the black trees like night !
This fine time makes me weigh and brood.
That after rainy days, it should
Bring forth, in some canvas painting,
The Spring that paints in green and pink,
Like a fresh nymph hatching, does bring
A smile, from the waters, spurting
...
Again, come the fine days, - the dust,
A sky of azure, bathed in light,
Long evenings, the walls burning bright ; -
No green in sight, and hardly naught
Save a crimson glint that is caught
Adorning the black trees like night !
This fine time makes me weigh and brood.
That after rainy days, it should
Bring forth, in some canvas painting,
The Spring that paints in green and pink,
Like a fresh nymph hatching, does bring
A smile, from the waters, spurting
...
#faith
#morality
#philosophical
#rebirth
#religion
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2 Comments
Productive Endeavors
Focus your energy on what’s within your control
It will reduce anxiety
It will give you inner harmony
We may have influence over certain things externally
But we do not have power over the world
Because for whatever the outcomes may be
The truth is
By concentrating on our own actions
And letting go
We can keep our tranquility
Regardless of the outcomes
We can engage with productive retrospection
It’s never easy to let go
But what’s the use if something is beyond our control
Why put effort into futile...
It will reduce anxiety
It will give you inner harmony
We may have influence over certain things externally
But we do not have power over the world
Because for whatever the outcomes may be
The truth is
By concentrating on our own actions
And letting go
We can keep our tranquility
Regardless of the outcomes
We can engage with productive retrospection
It’s never easy to let go
But what’s the use if something is beyond our control
Why put effort into futile...
#inspirational
#NaPoWriMo2024
#PersonalGrowth
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1 Comment
Magical Chaos
under moonlit sky,
gentle breezes
cool desert sand.
coyotes howling.
not-quite saguaro,
not-quite man,
spirit towering
over rocky landscape.
observing
two-legged creatures
painting, sculpting,
performing.
twirling, leaping,
dancing in celebration
burning desires
ignite temple of man.
© 2024
gentle breezes
cool desert sand.
coyotes howling.
not-quite saguaro,
not-quite man,
spirit towering
over rocky landscape.
observing
two-legged creatures
painting, sculpting,
performing.
twirling, leaping,
dancing in celebration
burning desires
ignite temple of man.
© 2024
#art
#dance
#music
#NaPoWriMo2024
#nature
60 reads
2 Comments
Under The Pink Moon
What caused the moon all dressed in pink
To show up tonight made me think
While this starry potion I did drink
About the last time that we kissed
Night blooming jasmine and a light mist
Such a lovely kiss I could not resist
To show up tonight made me think
While this starry potion I did drink
About the last time that we kissed
Night blooming jasmine and a light mist
Such a lovely kiss I could not resist
#emotions
#moon
#passion
55 reads
10 Comments
Move Out of Your Comfort Zone
It has happened to many of us too many times
We get comfortable when suddenly BAM!
Life has an unexpected twist or turn
And we don’t know how to deal
Embracing discomfort can help us grow
By moving out of that comfort zone
It tests our emotions and mind
It helps expand our boundaries and limits
And most of all
It gives us a different perspective
When we experience certain hardships
It raises our sense of appreciation
It reminds us not to take things for granted
In a world that’s constantly changing ...
We get comfortable when suddenly BAM!
Life has an unexpected twist or turn
And we don’t know how to deal
Embracing discomfort can help us grow
By moving out of that comfort zone
It tests our emotions and mind
It helps expand our boundaries and limits
And most of all
It gives us a different perspective
When we experience certain hardships
It raises our sense of appreciation
It reminds us not to take things for granted
In a world that’s constantly changing ...
#NaPoWriMo2024
#PersonalGrowth
56 reads
1 Comment
Stars Light
What would the stars be without the dark night?
Would they be but invisible flames of burning light?
For within the night is where their beauty shines bright...
So embrace the dark and look up in delight...
Would they be but invisible flames of burning light?
For within the night is where their beauty shines bright...
So embrace the dark and look up in delight...
#admiration
#emotions
#happiness #love
#happiness #love
78 reads
1 Comment
Winning
This whole world is my personal playground
And I get to choose how I play
I’m climbing a’top the chimney stacks
To better view this oh so glorious day
I’m sliding through these decrepit streets
Whizzing fast as I go by
Just let me fly up way way high and
I’ll tell you when to slow down
Only when you change your entire perspective
Can you really realise the truth of it all
That age is yet but a number
We’re forever in our youth
That you see
But this world keeps on spinning
I’m lost...
And I get to choose how I play
I’m climbing a’top the chimney stacks
To better view this oh so glorious day
I’m sliding through these decrepit streets
Whizzing fast as I go by
Just let me fly up way way high and
I’ll tell you when to slow down
Only when you change your entire perspective
Can you really realise the truth of it all
That age is yet but a number
We’re forever in our youth
That you see
But this world keeps on spinning
I’m lost...
#LifeStruggles
#myself
#NaPoWriMo2024 #philosophical
#NaPoWriMo2024 #philosophical
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3 Comments
Growing Pains
To grow, is to change.
To love, is when you let go.
To live, you do both.
To love, is when you let go.
To live, you do both.
#hope
#inspirational
#motivational #strength
#motivational #strength
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1 Comment
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