The daily uphill struggle
can deplete energy,
Tired souls soon slip
backwards in low spirit.
Balancing actions with
obvious consequences,
Pauses progress in a limbo-land
of indecision.
Neither here nor there,
stalls any satisfaction,
The journey is
undetermined and frustrating.
Self-belief requires at
times, a single incentive,
One wise word may motivate
and spur activity.
A fresh impetus stimulated
by encouragement,
Arouses a deflated attitude
and incites a revival.
New potential waves in the
nearside of a future,
It indicates new horizons
which invite involvement.
Austerity resets life to
shades of colourless basics,
Recovery adds tones of renaissance
and tenacity.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 27/07/2015
New potential waves in the nearside of a future,
ReplyDeleteIt indicates new horizons which invite involvement.
Austerity resets life to shades of colourless basics,
Recovery adds tones of renaissance and tenacity.
Perfect ending Eileen Ma'am. Like your style. Given the trying times and obstacles at the earlier part of the poem, it comes with a finality of hopes at the end. Reason to believe this comes from a talented mind!
Hank
You're articulated, here, some wonderful reasons to believe.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the "tones of renaissance and tenacity!" Much needed in this old world, LOL.
ReplyDeleteAusterity also makes us realise what is really important and that we can in fact cope in hard times and be thankful for that.
ReplyDeleteSo true that the uphill struggle in life is not easy; but I like the way your poem expresses the importance of tenacity and keeping at it. Kind of reminds me of the old adage: "when the going gets tough, the tough get going."
ReplyDeleteas they say, patience is a virtue. and so does belief - if you don't hang tough - you can never taste the sweetness of victory.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant read, really enjoyed that.
ReplyDeleteSelf-belief requires at times, a single incentive,
ReplyDeleteOne wise word may motivate and spur activity.
This is so profound! We as humans need constant support and reassurance to help move on and to continue to believe in ourselves.
Beautifully penned!
Lots of love,
Sanaa
One wise word is worth its weight in gold
ReplyDeleteone wise word or a fresh impetus and tenacity would definitely make some difference in "The daily uphill struggle"...love how the poem ends...
ReplyDeleteI so often can use a wise word to spark action in me. Today, you are that word. Lovely writing Eileen.
ReplyDeleteIf only some bosses knew the right words to motivate.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you build it, line upon line extending the meaning.
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