Inspirational Poems - Page 4
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61. Brave American Knight
A Forgotten VeteranDriving home one day after hours of monotonous office work,
Saw a man sitting by the road; looked as one down on his luck.
Paid small notice to the figure; my lonely life was in a rut.
He was just another beggar holding out a shiny tin cup.
But something was rather uncharacteristic about this scene.
His old camouflaged fatigues were those of a U.S. marine.
No legs dangled from his wheelchair, but he sat tall, proud, and upright.
Many ribbons bore evidence of America's finest knight.
Walked up to the stranger - what was left of a man sitting there.
No others near, just us two, and the pall of pathos in the air.
His hair unkempt, a shaggy beard, he stared as each car would stop,
Lest he miss a coin or, pray, a bill into his cup one might drop.
In horror saw that the cup was held by an artificial hand.
An ear had been severed; thumb on other hand, one eye was blind.
He acknowledged my presence, tipped his military cap.
As he did, I observed scars occupied most of his scalp.
Asked how life brought him to this intersection on life's highway.
From boot camp was deployed to "play in the sand" in land over there.
"Sir," he said, "From high school my great desire was to serve my country.
Fighting with my buddies one night, my jeep hit unseen IED."
"In flames and smoke I fought to breathe; felt that my life was slipping on.
Could barely hear, could scarcely see, and knew that my right arm was gone.
My head was bleeding profusely; could not feel my legs or left hand.
I begged God to let me die on the sands of Afghanistan."
"The corpsman came with tears rolling down his face and with choking voice,
Said soldier, it's your legs, I have to amputate, I have no choice.
There are other injuries, got to rush; choppers are on our right,
You hang in there, Marine; I salute you, brave American knight."
The more he spoke, the colder the chills that ran up and down my spine.
Thoughtlessness and selfishness exposed a depravity of mind.
Self-pity, self-indulgence, resignation had poisoned my soul.
Changed by man with no legs, he stands ten feet tall on my honor roll.
Perhaps next time a soldier we meet at the mall or on the street,
Honor and salute those who served, even died, that we may live free.
Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy or Marine, guards of freedom's light.
Grateful for those who wore the uniform, brave American knights.Latest Shared StoryWhat a beautiful poem. God bless all the veterans: dead, alive, and the ones still fighting. To all of you, a proud salute, my prayers, and love.
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62. Game Of Life
Encouraging Other To Have A New StartRoll the dice,
Play a new game.
Life for you
Will never be the same.
No looking back,
No aspect of time,
You now have
A new mountain to climb.
Your body seems to stop
Whilst the world keeps going.
With no time to think,
Time still keeps flowing.
Going back to the dice
And the game, you will roll
It's time to start a new life
Complete with heart and soul. -
63. Forever Keep Your Name
Keeping Your IdentityPick up your broken pieces.
Don't leave them on the ground.
They're screaming, crying, wailing.
What a sad and terrible sound.
Darling, leave behind your worries,
And leave behind you pain.
But darling, whatever you do,
Don't leave behind your name.
Your heart is an inferno,
One that water cannot quench.
Get up and dust yourself off,
And get out of this muddy trench.
Darling, leave behind your worries,
And leave behind your pain.
Leave behind the places you've been,
But remember to bring your name.
Your spirit cannot be broken,
No matter how hard they try.
The warrior inside has spoken,
And it's a rolling battle cry.
Forget about your worries,
And forget about your pain.
But darling, remember to never,
Never forget your name.
They'll never force you into chains,
For you are destined to be free.
Don't feel the need to fit the mold.
Be who you were born to be.
Let go of all your worries,
Let go of all your pain,
Let go of all that trouble,
But don't let go of your name.
Inside you are a lion,
Fierce, untamed, and proud.
On eagle's wings you're flying
To touch the stars above the clouds.
Forever leave your worries,
And forever leave your pain.
Go walk among the galaxies,
And forever keep your name. -
64. Keep Going
It's Never Too LateStrong people can
feel weak and
brave people can
feel afraid and
light people can
feel dark
Lost people can
be found and
hopeless people can
find faith and
helpless people can
be helped
Keep going
keep going
keep going
It is never too late
to turn things around -
65. From The Heaven Up Above
Motivating People To Live Out Their DreamsWhy can't we sleep forever
And live inside our dreams,
Sheltered from the heartbreak
That life can sometimes bring.
You could live in a world
Bordered only by your mind
And never have to worry
About running out of time.
You could live out all your dreams,
A life of love and laughter.
Your every desire is fulfilled,
You'd live happily ever after.
You could take the stars
From the heavens up above
Then gift them to the one
That shares your feelings of love.
You could gather every rose
For only their eyes to see.
You would never have to question
Will this love forever be. -
66. Like A Volcano
Never Give Up In LifeAre you losing faith?
Are you feeling low?
Are you crying out loud,
Craving to be loved?
You are stronger than you know.
Like a volcano,
deep inside you is a fire.
You'll reach where you desire.
Remember you are precious.
You ought to shine like a gem.
Give off light,
intense and bright.
I know you're waiting for a chance
and you have been struggling hard.
Don't give up,
just go on.
Yes, like a volcano,
make an explosion.
Break the barrier.
Remember you are a warrior. -
67. Successful Life
What Does It Mean To Be Successful?Death is an inevitable fate.
Someday we have to go.
You hope you did
your best in life,
but how are you to know?
It's not the model of your car
or brand of clothes you wear.
It's not some fancy, famous name,
sewn in your underwear.
It's not the square footage of your house
or what you keep inside.
There's no material you possess
that proves success in life.
It's everything you sacrificed
and choices you made.
It's all the problems that you solved,
your lessons from mistakes.
It's bad times you've persevered.
It's all the fun you've had.
It's any time you've ever laughed
and every tear you've shed.
It's any time that you've been proud
of others or yourself.
It's every song you turned up loud,
and every friend you helped.
It's every wish you ever had.
It's all your dreams and hopes.
It's all the books you ever read,
the movies that you've seen.
It's all the stories you told,
The places you've been.
It's every sunset that you caught
and every cent you spent.
It's anyone you've ever loved
who mourns you in the end.
It's all these things
and so much more,
so don't stress.
If you lived your life
Wild-n-free,
Then it's been a success. -
68. Life Is A Rose
Uplifting Poem About The Ups And Downs Of LifeTogether, we all live different lives,
Whether we are doctors, students, or parents,
That can still make up a continuous field of roses.
A field of roses, shining yellow, red, white and pink,
Which subtly grow in the midst of time,
And day by day, their heads successfully rise,
Slowly reaching the clear blue sky.
But sometimes we may experience some terrible times,
That perhaps are caused by downfalls from the past,
Each downfall is like a falling petal.
Petal after petal, a person we once loved,
Whether it was a friend or a parent,
Suddenly leaves our precious hearts,
Which results in a permanent, painful scar.
But as this growing pain slowly enters
And gradually controls every root of our bodies,
We'll discover, in the end, that our shadow still remains.
As our body, our stem still stands alone,
Weak, thirsty, gradually falling into the warm earth's soil.
And just as there were times that put us
In a state of loneliness and despair,
New lives begin to blossom
As the pollen's internal strength paints them gold.
Life, it is not something of fear nor shame,
But something that will continuously fall and rise.
So, let the lives be remarkable, radiant roses,
Roses that sparkle in the fields forever.Latest Shared StoryI will recite your poem at an upcoming event because this is well written, visual, and relates to everyone. I will be crediting you as well. Keep writing!
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69. Don't Give Up
Hope For Finding The Right PersonWe wait for what we long for.
We long for what we need.
Impatience and anxiety
Give root to errant deed,
Which grows to yield but heartache,
The fruit that poisons trust,
And so to shadow we recede
And hope descends to dust.
But somehow from the ashes
The will to try again
Doth mend the heart
And forge the path
In search of that one friend
Who never will betray us,
Who never will go astray.
But fear still lurks upon the thought
While waiting for that day.
We'll simply stumble once again,
For we know not who to trust,
Thus thoughts becomes an enemy,
But conquer them we must.
For surely there is someone
Whether "Shining Knight" or "Bride."
Then all shall have been worth it,
Our "Last Hope" justified.
Latest Shared StoryAt 70, I gave up reading poetry and attempting to write it. At 77, I was diagnosed with cancer and do not really know how long I have left. Instinctively, I turned back to poetry to ease the...
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70. Today I Am Afraid
Overcoming Fear Of The UnknownToday I felt lost.
I couldn't find Your hand.
I felt so alone,
I just don't understand.
Today I am afraid,
For tomorrow's troubles may bring
More pain than today.
I may not last; I'll continue to pray.
Why do I worry about tomorrow?
Today brings enough fear;
For today was the tomorrow
That seemed all too near.
Today I am afraid,
For tomorrow's troubles may bring
More pain than today
I may not last; I'll continue to pray.
I'll never forget about the past.
My pain will never let me.
Tomorrow is how long it will last.
By then I may be free. -
71. If You Think
Always Move Forward With A Positive AttitudeIf you think you can reach the sky,
Why don't you flap your wings to fly?
Always give strength to your mind and soul.
One day you're gonna kick your goal.
You know you can; don't focus on others taunts.
The day will come for them to realize their faults.
If you can win and keep rest beside,
Don't let others for your future decide.
Work hard, work smart, and take the lead.
Leave the fellows behind and you'll succeed;
Never spell, "I can't." Control your pain,
The sun will rise and reward you with gain.
Many more things are there to say.
Always move forward; there is a way.
Never lose hope; move on with a positive attitude.
The day will come to fill you with lots of gratitude.
If you think you can reach the sky,
Why don't you flap your wings to fly? -
72. Keep Calm And Breathe
Staying Calm When StressedKeep calm and breathe when feeling stressed,
when life is tough. If you're depressed
go for a walk, breathe in fresh air;
talk to a friend you know will care;
don't keep those feelings all suppressed.
Be honest, say if you're distressed;
those feelings need to be addressed.
There is a message I can share.
"Keep calm and breathe."
You'll find when feelings are confessed
and healing methods are accessed,
tough times are easier to bear;
and I will say a little prayer.
These words will help you to destress:
"Keep calm and breathe." -
73. Yes, Human. Yes, Love
Living Your Best LifeIn the face of many troubles,
Side by side we will stand.
It's not as though we crumble.
Instead, we gain to understand.
Learning life we see perspectives,
Others different and some the same.
We act in the moment to be reactive.
Emotions are wild or tame.
Love and hate we fight against.
Life and death we struggle with.
Gluttony and hunger we rage against.
War and peace we struggle with.
To be human is to struggle,
Finding love in the depression.
We are that individual
Striving for moral right or religion.
Act without reward or praise.
Do your best no matter the circumstance.
Go the extra mile without a raise.
Give your brother a second chance.
In doing this, you show love.
To love is what is valued among all,
So next time you look above,
Remember we sometimes fall.
Be encouraged in your weaknesses.
Some flaws are others strengths,
So let us give ourselves forgiveness,
For love has no length. -
74. Wondering
Encouragement To Live In The PresentSometimes people go through life wondering what they're here for
or who we are supposed to spend our lives with
or even what we will do when we get older.
I know I ask myself those questions all the time,
but why spend life wondering or asking questions?
Life is too short to live wondering why or what.
You need to live your life,
love with your whole heart and don't hold back,
and laugh until you cry and it hurts to laugh anymore.
Life is here one day and gone the next.
So live like it is your last day to live,
and love like you've never been hurt. -
75. Even When
Poem Giving Hope To Those Feeling DownEven when those storm winds are blowing,
I'll stand and fight them knowing
I'm not alone,
Not on my own.
Even when there's hatred brewing,
I know what I'll be doing;
I'll laugh and smile,
Send it away awhile.
Even when there's a huge earthquake,
I'll stand tall and I won't shake;
Let the pain go,
Let my joy show.
Even when there's a strong hurricane,
I'll wade unbending through the pain;
Help those who've fallen,
Welcome those who're calling.
Even when someone's been deserted,
I know they didn't deserve it;
Become their friend,
It's not the end.Latest Shared StoryThis poem is a supportive one and thoughtful too, so it is one that is of benefit to others, who may be going through similar experiences.
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76. Searching For Home
Poem About Searching For YourselfHer eyes glowed with such ambition,
And her mouth spoke words of love and kindness.
She took pride in wandering;
She walked to find the places her heart longed for.
Oh, the places she searched to find her home.
She made her way through crowded paths
And swam through salted waters.
She danced in gardens
And sweetly kissed strangers.
She ran, she searched, but still couldn't seem to find.
She failed to realize the lives she touched,
And the hearts she changed.
She failed to realize the home her heart longed for
Would never be found.
That the light she was chasing was not the world's.
That light, her home,
Had been following her footprints.
She had not realized
She had held it all along. -
77. Jump 1.0
Poem About Taking A ChanceDo you think you stand a chance
Diving off into the abyss?
Do you think that you'll advance
Even without an assist?
Will you learn to find you wings
And travel to the paradise that life brings?
Triumphant in your success,
You can finally rest,
Assured that your future is bright
And you did your best
To see that your seeds take flight.
So why be in fright?
You're already in a slump.
Why don't you take a chance
...and just jump? -
78. Windows
I looked through others' windows
On an enchanted earth
But out of my own window--
solitude and dearth.
And yet there is a mystery
I cannot understand--
That others through my window
See an enchanted land. -
79. Never Let Go
Influential Poem Of A Father's Love For His DaughterOne by one.
Take one step at a time,
Said her daddy, teaching her to walk,
The little girl only one year old.
She looked up and smiled
And let go of his hand.
Now seventeen years old,
Out driving in the snow.
Driving too fast, hitting a pole.
After getting the news,
Her dad rushes to her.
Hearing the terrible news:
She may never walk again.
One by one, my dear.
Take one step at a time,
Said her daddy teaching
Her to walk again.
She looked up with a smile,
As she did sixteen years ago and
Let go of his hand for the last time. -
80. I Am A Survivor
I am not everything
that has happened to me.
I am everything I became
while I healed.
Stronger but softer.
Focused but not obsessed.
A teacher but still a student.
I am not broken.
I am beautiful.
I am a survivor.
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