ADVISE FOR A NEW BORN

Life can be a tough and lonely place at times
So I would like to give you some words of advice
Let love be in your mind and heart at all times
And you will always find reasons to understand all wrongs
Trust in what you know and try to learn all you can
And you will never have needs without the knowledge of how to fulfill them
Give what you can, when you can, but mostly give of yourself
For the more you give of yourself the more people will know of you
And want to give of them self in return, but know yourself best of all
For as long as you have yourself as a friend truly will you never be alone in life
Lastly, the true testament to a person's life isn't how rich or powerful he or she was
It is how his family and friends remember him
Memories of money and power quickly fade from mind and are forgotten
But good people with good friends live forever in their minds
So live with love, and trust in knowledge
Reach out with understanding and giving of yourself
Are the true secrets of living the good life
I wish you good health and happiness
Bear

Author's Note

I leave most punctuation to the reader that they can read the poem in their own meter, mood and motility. I thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[pia]

amazing motivations for the young and adolescents,
nothing is more important than family, love and compassion. Forgiveness and humility
important keys to a self positive image and inner peace.
guide to a happy life,
one must have will, only if one is willing, they can drive out negative forces or emotions from within themselves to find peace with the blessings they have
beautiful words

[Bear]

Thank you for the kind review, these modern times are becoming more complicated so guidance may be the best gift you can give to the young :~)

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, papa-Bear.

I rarely read other people`s work. I remember that every time I read your work I was always impressed, supportive and appreciative of your investment in your poems; and your desire to reach the hearts and minds of your readers.

I want you to know that I fully respect , appreciate, cherish and admire your knowledge of the craft of writing. You should not be allowed to die, you should be cloned ; or have your mind and heart placed in a tank so you can always elevate our spirits and minds until the end of time.

We did talk ones about life, and if I recall your past had a strong impact on you. It reflects in your writing for you always wish to aid the others.

This poem touched the core of my heart for I feel your genuine desire to aid newborns so they can live the life worth living. I can tell you that this ex-newborn will always remember papa-Bear , including time to come when I begin to live of my writing.

Put your death on hold, old man; there is tons more poems for you to write for yourselves , your readers and the world.

[Bear]

Thank you for such a striking review, death is just another step of life. I believe in reincarnation and feel I not only have lived before but will live again in face i have been thinking about doing a poem of the journey from life's end to life's rebirth :~) I like to touch the people who read my poetry and hope for some kind of emotional response. I must admit that I don't fear death but plan to hold on to life as long as I can. I wish yo good luck, good writing and a great day my friend :~)