“Things do not change. We change.” – Henry David Thoreau
never did have the courage;
to go forth and conquer
what once daunted my mind,
held me back in shackles
of self-doubt, hopelessness.
the same obstacles, tonight
seem but meager, footnotes
in a journey to success; one
that will be fruitful soon.
I’m not who I was yesterday.
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November PAD Challenge Day 2. #novpad2 |
The month of November sees the Poem-a-Day (PAD) challenge, hosted by Robert Lee Brewer at Poetic Asides. Day 2 theme is an Epigraph poem (poem kickstarted by a quote). Thanks Robert for the inspiration.
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Rally #55 |
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Accepted with much thanks, and hereby nominating Simran Kaur for the same next time out. |
Poet’s Rally hosted by Ava once a fortnight is a place for poets to join in and have fun sharing and reading poetry. It goes into its 55th edition today.
© (02/11/2011)
Lovely. The journey to success will be fruitful, I hope you are right!
Lovely. The journey to success will be fruitful, I hope you are right!
Loved it.. Someone is Special
Loved it.. Someone is Special
beautiful notes.I see hope in your words.Thanks for sharing.
beautiful notes.I see hope in your words.Thanks for sharing.
Right on, Leo! I love this one! Well said!http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/11/02/mom-was-always-there-2/
Right on, Leo! I love this one! Well said!http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/11/02/mom-was-always-there-2/
Hello.I love the positive note in the ending stanzas.Very well done!Thanks for sharing.A Weeping Rose
Hello.I love the positive note in the ending stanzas.Very well done!Thanks for sharing.A Weeping Rose
lovely expression of living in the moment, hope you are well my friend ~ Rose
lovely expression of living in the moment, hope you are well my friend ~ Rose
really emo poem ..nice:) Hair Hair Hair
really emo poem ..nice:) Hair Hair Hair
nice.thanks for sharing.1st time visit to ur blog.nice blog
nice.thanks for sharing.1st time visit to ur blog.nice blog
Superlike !
Superlike !
Loved the idea to juxtaposition contrasting images!! Much contrast in the two verses, well scripted and perfectly!! It swells with confidence!!
Loved the idea to juxtaposition contrasting images!! Much contrast in the two verses, well scripted and perfectly!! It swells with confidence!!
Leo i wish i cud join u in the poem a day challenge, but its nanowrimo….i love this poem especially the change we go thru…it differs in each individual's life..amazing.
Leo i wish i cud join u in the poem a day challenge, but its nanowrimo….i love this poem especially the change we go thru…it differs in each individual's life..amazing.
very masterful expression on how we lose control of our past, yet, hope is in the air.elegant poetry.
very masterful expression on how we lose control of our past, yet, hope is in the air.elegant poetry.
That was nice!ZQ
That was nice!ZQ
hopeful indeed! lovely way to express life's path to success!
hopeful indeed! lovely way to express life's path to success!
and the change comes 'cause the river we step into today aint the same river tomorrow..and the sun of today changes to another kind of sun tomorrow.Greetings to your Words. 🙂
and the change comes 'cause the river we step into today aint the same river tomorrow..and the sun of today changes to another kind of sun tomorrow.Greetings to your Words. 🙂
Wow! I agree , with time we learn so many things and we never remain the same as we were earlier…Superb piece indeed..Thanks for sharing this friend.
Wow! I agree , with time we learn so many things and we never remain the same as we were earlier…Superb piece indeed..Thanks for sharing this friend.
Ever changing, ever growing, ever moving . . . yes, you are not who you were yesterday and thank God for it. Wonderful poem!
Ever changing, ever growing, ever moving . . . yes, you are not who you were yesterday and thank God for it. Wonderful poem!
From doubt to confidence – well drawn. Bon voyage for the journey!
From doubt to confidence – well drawn. Bon voyage for the journey!
I like this! The past is nothing but meager footnotes. I need to remember that…
I like this! The past is nothing but meager footnotes. I need to remember that…
How true. Old obstacles look entirety different later on.
How true. Old obstacles look entirety different later on.
I can see hope here Leo… Indeed those past obstacles don't look the same once our perspective towards them changes 🙂
I can see hope here Leo… Indeed those past obstacles don't look the same once our perspective towards them changes 🙂
Simplistic approach to dynamic life
Simplistic approach to dynamic life
What a great reminder for all of us. Particularly needed to hear that today. Thanks for these very wise words.
What a great reminder for all of us. Particularly needed to hear that today. Thanks for these very wise words.
Bravo. a bold statement.
Bravo. a bold statement.
Thanks, Tinkwell 🙂
Thanks, Tinkwell 🙂
Wonderfully written as always!
Wonderfully written as always!