Brevity
Swift Briefness Of Life
Life's brevity, so bittersweet,
depends upon just one heartbeat.
Brief as dusk and swift as dawn,
Life Lesson Poems
Poems about Life Lessons
It has been said that life is the most patient teacher. You will be presented with the same experience over and over until you learn the best way to deal with the situation. This is not because life is cruel. Rather, it is because things have a way of coming back to haunt us when we don't deal with them. One form of intelligence is the ability to learn from mistakes. When you are presented with a painful experience, take the time to think about how you can avoid it in the future. This is an example of a lesson learned.
Poems about Lessons Learned from Mistakes
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Lessons For Living
Poem About What To Teach ChildrenI see you looking at your children,
Wondering what their lives will be.
If you verify some answers
Then their future you might see.Latest Shared StoryI loved this poem. The list of things that should be given to our children to have an amazing journey through this life, it's all here! This poem contains so much wisdom! Beautifully written....
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Temperance
Poem About Having ComposureGet annoyed with someone
And explode in fury
But later after calming down
You'd look back -
I Still Matter
Dealing With Growing OldI'M STILL HERE
My looks are nothing special,
My face reveals my age,Latest Shared StoryThis poem touched my heart very strongly. I have always worked hard all my life, supporting my beautiful wife and 4 great and beautiful children. Then one day my life changed. I got old. I...
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Perceptions
Jumping To Conclusions About PeopleFirst impressions can be strong
About those we see around.
Yet how often are they wrong?
That is the truth I've found.Latest Shared StoryThis poem has so much truth and shared many important messages. Thanks for sharing such an inspiring poem with us.
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Good Timber
The tree that never had to fight
For sun and sky and air and light,
But stood out in the open plain
And always got its share of rain, -
A Snowflake Falls
Importance Of Staying Connected With Family And FriendsOne night I saw a snowflake fall,
Past memories it did recall,
And as the snow fell to the ground,Latest Shared StoryGreat style, honest writing. I love it! This hit close to home for me and made me think... plus, my nickname's Snowflake, so that's perfect. Thank you very much, and please keep sharing your...
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Changing The Past
Poem About Letting Go Of The PastPicture
The past is the past for a reason.
That is where it is supposed to stay,
But some cannot let it go.
In their heads it eats awayLatest Shared StoryI really enjoyed this poem. It's so very true. We all have certain regrets or circumstances in life we would give anything to change if we could. Sometimes that is just not possible, and even...
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Be Proud Of Who You Are
I Am UniqueI come with no wrapping or pretty pink bows.
I am who I am, from my head to my toes.
I tend to get loud when speaking my mind.
Even a little crazy some of the time.Latest Shared StoryWow...the lines are awesome. The poet used wonderful poetic devices and has touched my soul. These lines have drenched me in their beauty, from crown of my head to heel of my toe. This is...
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Wisdom's Woods
Learn From Everything That HappensFor every time I've failed,
For every time I've screwed up,
For every time I've said "I'm Sorry,"
And for every time I've not.Latest Shared StoryWow! It's beautiful. Amazing creation and self-expression of holding on and a journey through the uncertainties of life. Loved it. I'm sailing in the same boat.
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