I just pushed the LIKE button...

i literally printed it out so i can read at any time.. will keep with me.. it was great!!!!

wow...is all i can say!!!!!

this poem is so clear & to the point & shows the spirit you have to overcome all the obstacles.

maybe there could be a seperate section for insightful words/poems.

i don't know about you but when i was on the old tx i would've devoured a book full of these poems.

sandy,ucbgal

WHEN THIS RIBA RAGES

This riba rage

Is gettin' me down

My face is now

Adorned with a frown

The joy that once

Lived inside

Has taken a hiatus

And said goodbye

The positive words

That used to flow

Have said Uh Uh

We've got to go

The sense of confidence

That I once knew

Has packed its bags

And flew the coop too

The warmth that once

Attracted so many

Has turned to ice

It is rather scary

The hallmark of my life

Has always been my heart

But it too has taken flight

And fallen apart

Being aware

Of all these things

Makes my heart cry

And not want to sing

But even with

All of this going on

I seem to find hope

In the Book of John

So even though I whine

And cry a few lines

I never give up

It's not my style

I get into the ring

I fight my best fight

For the opportunity

To live my best life

Like Bozo The Clown

I won't stay down

I persevere

My feet on the ground

I'll win this fight

Like many before

With eyes sparkling

I come through the door

The door of healing

That I walk through

Wearing a wide smile

From here in Brooklyn to Timbuktu

So when the riba rages

And I want to scream

I must remember

This is part of the deal

There's nothing that's perfect

There's a flaw in everything

These wisdoms I've learned

On my dramatic journey

So these words

Are for me and for you

My warrior soldiers

We'll make it through.

Have a great day!

© 2014 DAJenkins aka ThePoet