Live life joyfully

Live life joyfully

A Poem by Ern M. Yoshimoto
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Dedicated to survivors of trauma and abuse, who include people i know IRL

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Live life joyfully
 but be strong as well.
Live life lonvingly
 but be brave.


As much as you can,
 as often as you can,
 be kind, generous, graceful.
At the same time
 be strict with yourself,
 speak the truth,
 stand up against injustice, 
 and
 do not give into the temptation
of abandoning all hope. 


Live life beautifully
 so every cell in your body
 cries out in ecstasy.
But never leave your post.
You are a warrior.
The world needs you. 

© 2024 Ern M. Yoshimoto


Author's Note

Ern M. Yoshimoto
Dear readers, sorry i've been absent. i love reading your works and leaving comments. i love this community. but there is A LOT going on right now, and i can't focus. but i'll be back again soon as things settle down. i look forward to that time i can focus, read and enjoy your poetry and stories, and share my thoughts with you.

On the poem: usually, i do not like to write dogmatically. but, this is something i have been thinking about recently and i decided to share what i have learned. artistically, i hate this piece. but i hope the message resonates with some people.

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I had something close to trauma. But not really trauma.

do not give into the temptation
of abandoning all hope.

I think, I had survived is what matters really, over everything.

To give up hope is truly tempting. But do not forsake your only lifeline. It was what had carried us this far. Right?

Just because it may had been "over". We still need to cherish our hope. thank you.

Thank you. Can you tell this to your friends.

Posted 1 Week Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

trauma is something that prevents us from living fully. it is not about how "bad" it is. suppose you.. read more
Snow_

1 Week Ago

All right thanks



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Its powerful and positive in its message. Strong character and perseverance. I enjoyed this.

Posted 5 Hours Ago


A message that resonates as I try to live just as you say here. You've worked life out wonderfully well and it reflects in your words.

Posted 1 Day Ago


Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Day Ago

thanks friend. i'm glad you came by.
I love with all my heart the excellent advice you give to your reader in this eloquently penned poem, dear Ern M. You take your reader on a spiritual journey through your words and I especially love the final stanza in the poem:
"Live life beautifully
so every cell in your body
cries out in ecstasy.
But never leave your post.
You are a warrior.
The world needs you!"
Yes, the world needs each and every one of us to make it a better place to live in, not just for ourselves and for the present generations, but for all future generations to come.
You are wise beyond words, dear Ern M and I am so grateful to you for sharing your wisdom with your readers, because if we follow the advice you give not only will our world be a better place to live in, but our lives will be better for us too! Kudos! Wonderful poetic gem which I thank you for sharing, dear poet...

Posted 2 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Day Ago

Marie, thank you so much. you are far too kind! and i'm glad that what i think is shared by others. .. read more
Marie

1 Day Ago

Most welcome always, Ern M and thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a very nice evening to enj.. read more
Your message resonates with many because it shows a desire for improvement and positive motivations. Your wisdom shows through despite any artistic deficiency.

Posted 3 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

2 Days Ago

thanks Relic. i usually favour style over substance but this one i just had to say it straight becau.. read more
Hi there,
Here I am sitting in front of a beautiful fire in Spain on a cool day...finally reading the words of other poets. Wondering where they are and what they are doing. Drifting away in thought about what I might be writing next. poetry for me is not like writing my thoughts in a diary but rather using the actual structure of poems to express my feelings while using the tools I have learned. I like writing in Free Verse, Free Style, Sonnets, etc. Not easy but I do like a challenge. Your words do not feel like a poem but rather a message... which is good. Too bad that there isn't a category for messages on Writers Cafe as i see that many do write their thoughts in what I call messages, if that makes any sense....and I did read some of the reviews you got ...so not everyone feels the same way as I do..and that is okay.
I completely agree that we all should live life beautifully...
Lisasview, now in Spain

Posted 5 Days Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

2 Days Ago

artistically, i actually do not like this poem. perhaps one day i will take the same message and giv.. read more
Lisasview

1 Day Ago

May I say that you should never ever post anything that you feel is a draft. Just work on it more a.. read more
Good advice given in poetic form. Lovely and well stated

Posted 5 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

4 Days Ago

thanks man!
A poem everyone should read, especially the lines about abandoning hope. When people do that, they are lost.

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

6 Days Ago

absolutely. thank you for the comment and feedback. much appreciated.
I had something close to trauma. But not really trauma.

do not give into the temptation
of abandoning all hope.

I think, I had survived is what matters really, over everything.

To give up hope is truly tempting. But do not forsake your only lifeline. It was what had carried us this far. Right?

Just because it may had been "over". We still need to cherish our hope. thank you.

Thank you. Can you tell this to your friends.

Posted 1 Week Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

trauma is something that prevents us from living fully. it is not about how "bad" it is. suppose you.. read more
Snow_

1 Week Ago

All right thanks
Wonderful inspiration poem. Great to read in the morning. I was particularly struck by the last verse.
Live life beautifully
so every cell in your body
cries out in ecstasy.
But never leave your post.
You are a warrior.
The world needs you.

On another note: that poem I said you inspired is up. Ready to talk more spiders. Be sure to drop by and drop me a comment to know what you thought:) Thank you, Ern:)

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

your poems inspire me as well, and i will be sure to check out your latest post. glad we had this co.. read more
Life can be tough and to be a survivor under trauma and abuse must be very hard. Unfathomable to many of us complaining about little things in an easy life. Nice and simple poem but strong and true.
@yohsimoto, May you sit in peace soon with your loved ones around and take time out to read/write in joy and lose yourself in your happy world.


Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

thank you Aarti. that means a lot.

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Added on November 2, 2024
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Ern M. Yoshimoto
Ern M. Yoshimoto

Saitama , Saitama, Japan



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Ernest Lalor Malley Yoshimoto Bipolar type II Writes poetry, some free verse, and experimental short fiction/novellas. From Western Australia, based in Saitama City, Japan. Some works may contain .. more..

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