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

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

Thank you!!! good luck
Jeyanthi

1 Week Ago

Oh, I 'm taking that too..😅
I'm needing it..
Thank you!!
😀
I think it is a good Piece Ern and it is good to have these principles. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

thanks Red!
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.

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

thank you for the comment. i hope one day we can enter retirement knowing we did all we could.
Nothing dogmatic about that. Wonderfully writ.

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

thank you Ken. it means a lot coming from you
So inspiring and full of advice, a wonderful poem
I enjoyed reading

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

i'm glad it touched you. thank you so much
I really love this write, so inspiring.
love the last two lines so much.
Amazing write!

Posted 1 Week Ago


Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

thank you Nora Jade. i tried to express everything i wanted to tell people in this piece and i'm ver.. read more
Well done! Your poem "Live Life Joyfully" resonates deeply, beautifully capturing the essence of balancing joy with resilience. It’s truly inspiring!

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

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

Posted 1 Week Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ern M. Yoshimoto

1 Week Ago

thanks Dave. my situation with my personal life is very tense, but i see a possibility now that thin.. read more
Dave W.

1 Week Ago

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

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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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