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

[Chris Shaw]

Fighting talk. A warrior’s words. Face the challenges that cross your pathway on your journey through life, whatever difficulty comes your way. Sound advice and inspirational too. Much strength in your words Ern. Thank you for sharing.

[Samuel Dickens]

These are wise words. Life is challenging and as you say, "never leave your post". Stay in the fight and don't check out. Some Aren't strong, so encouraging words such as these may help.

[Sami Khalil]

Words of inspiration and uplifting the human spirit. We need all the encouragement we can get in this mad world of wars, money worship, moral declines, mental illnesses, political rumpus.
You write excellently!

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks mate. i am glad you found even a little bit of inspiration through my work. hope to hear from you again real soon.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrrr. You are welcome Ern.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Artistically, the piece is human.
It’s a delightful reminder that life is indeed worth living.
Ern, our real lives takes a chunk out of our virtual lives, but our writing lives for ever.

Thank you for sharing this piece of eternity with us.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

merci bien. i'm not sure this work will survive the end of the week, but i am glad that you had found it.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

It’s a blast of fresh air

[Gee]

A powerful message Erm but more often than not it is easier to write this message than live it.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

alas, that is so. only love and presence can lead to true healing but words can give closure. i can not be there fr the person who needs me, so this is the second best i can do.

[Sapphus]

What an invigorating poem! Love it..

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you sir. i'm glad i made even a slight difference to your day.

[duff]

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

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks duff. always glad when you drop by.

[AYVID N]

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.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks friend. i'm glad you came by.

[Marie]

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...

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

Marie, thank you so much. you are far too kind! and i'm glad that what i think is shared by others. however, hearing it being said is always helpful, thus i penned and posted this poem. i trust you are livng ecstatically today. until next time.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Ern M and thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a very nice evening to enjoy, dear poet...