Strength

Strength is what is born,
When struggles impose themselves,
And you choose to live.

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

Unfortunately there is always one to stir up the pot and ruin the world, a poignant write.

[emmajoy]

This is the finest, maybe briefest cure for accepting that what's gone was meant to be faced. But, somehow, don't know how.. are still able to see the sky and feel the breeze.

Annette, these are such wise and beautiful words.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

And we live to fight, and love, another day...Thank you my dear friend for your read and understanding, always. Xo

[emmajoy]

Sorry, had to tidy some typos.. your words really got to me and I was so careless. x

[kentuck14]

How true are your words, A. Thanks
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[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Thank you for reading, interpreting and understanding kentuck.:))

[Robert Trakofler]

yes yes, yes... yes and more yes Annette, this is ... all beauty in a bite sized 5 course meal! boom:)

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So Yes! “Boom” is the way you have to treat life, so that it doesn’t mistreat you. We can always hope and act on that. Thank you so much from my heart my friend.:))

[barleygirl]

For a short poem, this one packs a whollop! First, I'm reminded of a Maya Angelou book title: "wouldn't take nothing for my journey now" (a concept I really embrace). I love my strength, which was borne of hard times (not sure if that should be "born" or borne"?) Struggles ALWAYS impose themselves (love the way you state this without whining or blaming). The last line feels a little bit like a (well-deserved) slap in the face for the whiners that fantasize about suicide or other self-harm avenues. I was one of these wimps for many years before developing the strength to take life by the horns. This is the ultimate in packing a short poem with heavy meaning! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Love that book title! Maya knew it, you know it, and I know it. Hopefully everyone else will catch on and take it from there. Thank you my sisterfriend. Rock On- I believe in you.:))xo