Tenacity trumps triviality..

A little Sunday eve poetic perusal..

When the odds are stacked against you

hostile foe threatens to usurp tranquilty,

let not one's spirit slacken until broken

dig deep for the cudgels of latent ability 

Hapless mouse trapped neath lion's claw

rather yield to death, sought royal pardon,

set free and so year after, gnawed rope

let loose lion, kept it's end of the bargain

King Saul his legions, cowered fearful

desperate for a hero to stand defiant,

step forward mere shepherd boy David

with stone in sling, he slayed the giant

Three piggies inside their home of straw

until hungry wolf blew it down so quick,

ran to a wood shelter, huff, puff, collaspe

resourceful, built themselves house of brick

And if proof or further proofs are needed

the high esteem of your own self worth,

once scribed on ancient, sacred scrolls..

'One day the meek shall inherit the earth'

Author's Note

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Laughing and wondering! What a great capture, what a fun few moments that make a heart sing and dance, same time! The dogs were both - not just the large one, respectful and affectionate. Was is what life should be always.. not the pushing a shoving of mighty man to minor minion!

[Tom]

Yep you nailed it Emmajoy, thanks as always for your thoughts!!

[emmajoygreen]

I can but try. Enjoy the day.

[Neville]

I think this is not only brill & I aint talking fish there neither squire but it also has so many well masked but blatantly obvious interpretations and truths contained within ..

[Tom]

Many thank you's Neville, enjoy the sunshine while it's here 🌞

[Lydia Shutter]

A beautiful blending of Bible stories and fairy tales. The rhyming is superb and the poem flows easily down the page. Tom, you always teach us a lesson with your poetry. It's great! Lydi**

[Tom]

Thanks Lydia, always so pleased to read your wonderful appraisals on my little witty ditties!!

[Ken Simm.]

Such a clever use of words that I would like to be associated with and the also associated images.

[Tom]

Many thanks Ken!

[Mystical Ink]

Your verses beautifully capture the theme of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The historical and mythical references add a rich layer of depth, illustrating how even the seemingly powerless can triumph through courage and ingenuity. It's nice to read such a motivational and well-crafted piece.

[Tom]

Thank you High Priestess!

[Marie]

Read about the poor mouse and how he returned the favour to the lion for saving his little life once upon a time, in our English school reader. It is so important to be resourceful. There is some spark of truth in all the beautiful old fables. Their words are so wise, if we listen and absorb them. It is imperative we know ourselves well enough to know what we are and are not capable of, improve on it and believe in ourselves, that is the key to life and through all these myths of old, you express this so finely, Tom. Ego should be dissolved, humility wins the day, but not allowing ourselves to be walked on by those with Ego is vital! We are all equal whether anyone likes to believe that or not. A lifetime is such a short space of time, it comes to an end sooner than we realise! A very empowering and powerful write, Tom. Thank you for sharing...

[Tom]

Thank you Marie for your always welcome visit and refreshing review of my little poem!!

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Tom...

[Betty Hermelee]

This quite a lovely poem Tom...to me it says don't let others bully you....fight back because bullying only decreases your self worth....just because you may be small doesn't mean you cannot think of something in revenge.... you portrayed the animals perfectly to prove your point!
Excellent!
Warmly, B

[Tom]

Many thanks Betty, you're reading is exactly in keeping with my poem's theme!

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome Tom
Warmly, B

[Chrissie Muldoon]

I'm currently rewatching Lord of the Rings trilogy for the one billionth times, and this poem reminds me of darling Sam, who I believe is the actual hero of LotR, not Frodo (no shade on Frodo of course :D).
In the midst of all of the fantasy, languages, history, legends, creatures and worlds that Tolkien created, I actually believe the best thing that he did was make Frodo fallible. Hobbits are already viewed as unremarkable little creatures who live for comfort and scatter in the face of danger, so Frodo is already seen as a hero amoungst the hobbit. But Frodo is a character who, though brave and with integrity, can still be tempted into shadow. This is why so many heros can be tedious after a while.... they feel infallible, like nothing can touch them.
But instead of Frodo having to take the burden himself, Tolkien gave him a personal cheerleader, and--- as I said earlier--- the character I believe to be the true hero--- his humble gardener, Samwise. Dear Sam is not a hero's hero, and in many ways, isn't courageous or remarkable. He's seen as the stupid, fat hobbit, lol. But there is a beautiful wisdom in his ability to hope. He always looks out for Frodo, gives him companionship after the Fellowship splits, shields him from Gollum tricks, saves him from Shelob, and even literally carries him when on the slopes of Mount Doom.
Samwise Gamgee is who I think of with this poem. In the face of such anger, destruction, pain, deceit, and jadedness of the world around us, we can still find hope.... even if we are in the heart of Mordor.

PS, I'm listening to the soundtrack of LotR as I write this review.
I know.....

...... nerd ':D

[Tom]

Ha, well if you're a nerd I'm a nerd too, love me Lord of the Rings even ,ore so than the Harry Potter series, Tolkien sure created a legacy and masteroice, one that shall endure in the imaginative minds of children big & small for time immemorial, and thank your your excellent summation, yes, Frodo his friend Samwise, I do like how you could relate these characters to my poem, kudos poet Chrissie!!

[Andra Davis]

Aww nicely said. Nice and polite does it always not the angry kind of route.

[Tom]

Thank you, yup, nice and polite always does it for me too!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom… I really see more clearly… that I
Must never give up… I needed your Motivation as the Sun appears on a New Day.. Blessings and ❤️ love…. gently, Pat

[Tom]

Thank you Patricia, thrilled my poem enhanced your inner vision!