Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Standing on Rocky Ground



Truedessa' s Collection




















Remaining strong during difficult times
Embracing challenges, persevering
Surviving the wrath of storms
I've been pulled, bent and broken
Learning the power of faith & love
I seek light through dark clouds
Enjoying the small wonders of life
Never giving up on hopes & dreams
Courage is the will to keep climbing
Empowerment of the higher self...

posted for Poets United
writing about Resilience 
 

31 comments:

  1. such succinct lines!...resilience so beautifully defined in this acrostic poem...

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    1. Thanks Sumana, Resilience the ability to overcome obstacles.

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    1. Thanks Rallentanda, I think we all need a bit of inspiration to get us over the hurdles.

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  3. How important it is to never give up as it is only when we attempt that we realize what is possible.

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  4. You spelled and described resilience perfectly!

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    1. Thanks Alex, I am well acquainted with this word.

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  5. This is absolutely incredible writing, Truedessa. I love how you added in the acrostic making it even more perfect!

    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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    1. Thanks Sanaa - I was pondering the word and thought ok, acrostic it is.

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  6. Climbing for yourself - yes, that is resilient and brave.. i also love those standing stone sculptures.. how they are both precarious and sturdy..almost an act of faith as well as natural lore..

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    1. I took a few pictures on a recent trip to the coast. I created one of my own sculptures as well to leave behind.

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  7. Powerful and encouraging! Especially knowing we can see the Light even with Dark Clouds. Thank you.

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    1. Hi Susan,

      I think we always need to search for the light as there is hope in light.

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  8. This is a poem that should be read daily. It is very empowering. The climb may not be easy, but there are those small 'wonders of life' along the way!

    (Nice to see you again, Truedessa!)

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    1. Thank you so much Mary, I think I will print it out and keep it by my computer.

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  9. Resilience sure comes into play with the crap fills the bay, have to keep pushing on through as the light shines in.

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    1. Hi Pat,

      That you and I both know, keep on keeping on :)

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    1. Thank you! If it encourages but one person then it was worth writing.

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  11. Powerful words, love this 'Courage is the will to keep climbing' - perfect quote!

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    1. I think it takes courage to continue on when everything inside screams "I Give Up"

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  12. I love these lines best:

    Learning the power of faith & love
    I seek light through dark clouds

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    1. Thanks Grace, I am always striving for the light and deeper understanding.

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  13. "Courage is the will to keep climbing". I love that.

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    1. Thanks Sherry, we all have a little cat in us it is creator's way to give us courage..ROARING.

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  14. AnonymousJune 24, 2016

    The acrostic just rocks the prompt!

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    1. There are a lot of rocks to rock..smiling

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  15. I haven't seen an acrostic in some time and I love it! So accurate too! Awesome!

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  16. Each line is a building blocks creating strength.

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  17. Each line is a building blocks creating strength.

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