Live life joyfully

Dedicated to survivors of trauma and abuse, who include people i know IRL

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. 

Author's Note

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.

Reviews

[Snow_]

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.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

trauma is something that prevents us from living fully. it is not about how "bad" it is. suppose you know someone who has had it worse than you. doesn't make your hurt go away.

so, i wrote this poem for you as well. read it again if you like. i mean every word of it. --Ern

[Snow_]

All right thanks

[Aarti Sriram]

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.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you Aarti. that means a lot.

[Jeyanthi]

This is nicely written...
I'm taking all the advice..
Thanks for sharing!!

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

Thank you!!! good luck

[Jeyanthi]

Oh, I 'm taking that too..😅
I'm needing it..
Thank you!!
😀

[red93]

I think it is a good Piece Ern and it is good to have these principles. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Red!

[I Shred This Cabbage]

Well said, Ern. I would trust you can leave your post when needed. A warrior needs rest, and generosity of spirit includes letting others do and act in your stead.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you for the comment. i hope one day we can enter retirement knowing we did all we could.

[Ken Simm.]

Nothing dogmatic about that. Wonderfully writ.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you Ken. it means a lot coming from you

[Tumi]

So inspiring and full of advice, a wonderful poem
I enjoyed reading

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

i'm glad it touched you. thank you so much

[Writergurl (Mama's Girl..]

I really love this write, so inspiring.
love the last two lines so much.
Amazing write!

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you Nora Jade. i tried to express everything i wanted to tell people in this piece and i'm very happy you took the time to read it.

[Nessa]

Well done! Your poem "Live Life Joyfully" resonates deeply, beautifully capturing the essence of balancing joy with resilience. It’s truly inspiring!

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

it's easier to be strong, it's easy to be happy, but it's hard to be both. you said it well. thank you.

[Dave W.]

Ern I will be keeping you in my prayers, I was wondering where you went. I hope everything settles down for you. Take what ever time you need and I look forward to your reviews in the future

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Dave. my situation with my personal life is very tense, but i see a possibility now that things might get better. i'll try to be present as much as i can, but maybe not on full throttle. always appreciate your support.

[Dave W.]

Take your time sir just know you have a friend with me