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February 22, 2016 at 9:32 am #96770
AnonymousGuestThis is a poem written by Shirley, a member of this forum (posted on another thread, permitted by her to be re-posted here). She is only in her second decade of life and is a fascinating young person. Delightful to communicate with!
Any comments, feedback, thoughts about the poem will be welcome. Here it is:
All or nothing
Don’t take the free ride in your own life
Keep living your dreams, giving all you’ve got towards your goals
Take your life into your own hands
Every second counts, cause there’s no second try
It’s all or nothing
So live like you’ve never lived before
Take risks, live the life of your dreams
Every step you take is a journey
Give your life everything you’ve got
Believe that every mountain can be climbed, every obstacle overcome
Make it the person you want to be
Live in each moment of your life, enjoying the simple things
And when life throws you a curveball and the currents threaten to drag you under
When faced with heartbreak and despair and lost in life
Keep believing and hoping in your dreams
Because the mountain of life takes courage, self-assurance and hope to climb
Continue on your way
It”s all or nothing
And when you reach the top of the mountain, be grateful for all it took to get you there
Know that no matter what happens in life, there will always be someone to look out for you
Believe in yourself and your life with all that you’ve got
Start by creating the person you want to be now
Start living your dreams
Don’t be afraid to take risks, even if you end up falling
The important thing is that you keep going, keep believing no matter what
Don’t let others, your inadequacies or fear hold you back from climbing the mountain of life
Know you will reach the top
It’s all or nothing in life
And when your moment comes
You can truly say I lived and experienced all that I could
Don’t let others, your inadequacies or fear hold you back from climbing the mountain of life
Know you will reach the top
It’s all or nothing in life
And when your moment comes
You can truly say I lived and experienced all that I couldYou can truly say I lived and experienced all that I could
It’s all or nothing
So live life with no regrets
Start being the change you want to see in the world
Be the person you want to be
It’s never too late to continue to go after your dreams
And though the rocks of the mountain you climb may seem to huge or too slippery and you may slip or fall
Pick yourself up, laugh and learn from your mistakes
Life is to be lived
It is a journey that is all or nothing
So let go the past, the things you can’t change, the things that bring you sorrow
Let go of your worries for the future, how can you prepare for something you’re not even sure is here yet?
Focus on the present, the person you are now
February 22, 2016 at 9:49 am #96772
k8tyBParticipantI love it, I will print it out and stick it to my bedroom door with another one that i recently found that reminded me so much of me . If it’s ok, I’d like to share that poem with you all as well, please let me know .
Thank you anita and thank you shirley xxFebruary 22, 2016 at 10:01 am #96773AnonymousGuestDear k8tyB:
Would like very much to read the poem that reminded you so much of you. How about you starting a new thread with that other poem? This thread should be dedicated to Shirley’s work of art and life!
anita
February 22, 2016 at 11:58 am #96788k8tyBParticipantDear Anita,
Thank you xFebruary 22, 2016 at 8:28 pm #96835AnonymousGuestDear Shirley:
I know you had a tough day today. These two lines may fit today:
“The important thing is that you keep going, keep believing no matter what
Don’t let others, your inadequacies or fear hold you back from climbing the mountain of life.”anita
February 23, 2016 at 3:58 am #96879
JanusParticipantThanks anita;) I think this thread can also be the thread (or start another forum) people post their sorrows and obstacles, anything that has been bothering them and we can all give each other advice and encourage each other. I am working on a poem could ‘Believe’ and it’s about that you are stronger than you think, braver than you feel and smarter than you think. Feel free to piost and share your own thoughts as well;)
February 23, 2016 at 3:45 pm #96953AnonymousGuestDear Shirley:
You are full of thoughts and ideas for threads, from goals to fears to sorrows. Shirley on a roll! I like your poem here as it is. I learned from being active on this site that the threads that get the most attention are those where people tell about a personal problem and seek advice. On the other hand, thread on general topics, like those I posted in the past, one even with a poem, as well as threads like the wonderful topics you posted today, they get less attention.
Nonetheless, I like your threads and they are valuable. You never know who is reading your thread and is helped by it although they do not comment. This is a public forum and lots of people read the posts here without commenting.
Thank you for all your activity here, Shirley. You sure do reach out to help the community, here, in your school and elsewhere… but please do take care of yourself first. Take the time to do so especially when you have so much going on in school!
anita
February 23, 2016 at 4:25 pm #96958JanusParticipantThanks anita;) i agree that threads that give advice attract more people since i think everyone needs guidance at times in life. there are times when I am stressed and it is great to have an inspiration community on tinybuddha to help and give advice. i often find myself helping my friends before i do school work if the friend is upset or really needs some comfort, i’ll put myself on hold and help my friend.
February 23, 2016 at 8:02 pm #96986AnonymousGuestDear Shirley:
Take care of yourself first, Shirley! Your job is to take care of yourself first and foremost!
There is so much in your poem that I like. Here is a most energizing, motivating part:
“Take your life into your own hands
Every second counts, cause there’s no second try
It’s all or nothing
So live like you’ve never lived before
Take risks, live the life of your dreams”I still like your poem a lot!
Thank you for it, again!anita
February 25, 2016 at 3:59 pm #97252JanusParticipantThanks anita:D you are a very encouraging person;)
February 26, 2016 at 9:36 am #97338AnonymousGuestDear Shirley:
These are the lines from your poem I particularly like this morning:
“So live like you’ve never lived before
Take risks, live the life of your dreams
Every step you take is a journey
Give your life everything you’ve got
Believe that every mountain can be climbed, every obstacle overcome
Make it the person you want to be”Every step is a journey, correct.
anita
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