When The Going Gets Tough

(for my darling sis facing a mountain)

though the darkness clings to silence

in a never ending night

in the distance there's a flicker

from a far off source of light

as i stand to greet its presence

i recall our father's voice

when he stated life's a challenge

yet we always have a choice

we can fold and let it break us

we can crumble from its weight

we can take the reins and drive it

till the road ahead is straight

when the tough days come to find us

our resolve should dig in deep

so our inner strength can guide us

when the pathway seems too steep

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

This is a great poem of inspiration especially with how the last year has went. Many have had trials and struggles we never thought we’d see in our lifetime. This is a great way of looking at it. Take hold and take the struggle head on and move it in the direction you want it to travel.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you PB for your generous review. When the going gets tough we have to harness everything we've got to ride out the storm. All good wishes and I love your avatar. Always good to see a face behind a name.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I don’t always add new photos on here. I like being obscure for it allows me to be more open. But I did decide it was time for a new one. Thank you

[Robert Trakofler]

Amen Chris! we just have to be strong thru this last patch of broken road and we will find the right paths we have made it this far no turning back now!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bunny. Pleased to see you checking in. Take care.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

I can offer no greater praise than to say that Churchill would have loved this one.

[Chris Shaw]

That is high praise John. Many thank yous.

Chris

[Ayvid N]

A heartfelt poem for a much loved sister...
Tough days come to everyone but blessed are those that get to hear such caring words from their loved ones. The most troubled heart would be comforted by such light.
Beautifully expressed Chris. ♥️

[Chris Shaw]

Dear DIVYA, thank you so much for your kind comments. You are very much admired and appreciated.
read moreDear DIVYA, thank you so much for your kind comments. You are very much admired and appreciated.

Chris

[Wild Rose]

Encouraging words for your sis in her struggle
We wish her well

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Wild Rose. Your visit much appreciated. Keep safe.

Chris

[emmajoy]

This is more than a poem, tis a plea from both heart and mind. Can personally sympathise but.. could never have had the incredible ability to say what you have. Your dear father certainly lives in you.. as you do for others Chris. Candle flickering.. and a hug, if I may.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Em, thank you so much for your very generous review. Keep safe and well. All good wishes.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Meant it, Chris. Have had a bit of a day; here is slow, frustrated, rushed away, forgot to log out! So, off and away, early-ish night.. hope to sleep.
Take care of yourself, maybe find a sit down somewhere calm and quiet the morrow, if can. x.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris.
"when the tough days come to find us
our resolve should dig in deep
so our inner strength can guide us
when the pathway seems too steep"
The above lines. Hard and true. We must go forward and hope we land on our feet. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Coyote, many thanks for your continued encouragement. I very much appreciate your visits. Take care.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love your work dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Audie G. Couch]

Very good.
This is just the kind of poem I needed to read.
Thanks for Sharing =-)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Audie for your very encouraging review. All good wishes.

Chris

[lightsong]

If we don't break at one point, we never rise, if we don't face trails, we never know how strong is our inner being, if we never have faith, we will never know how blessed we are, sooner or later... my darling Chris, this beautiful poem of both empathy and wisdom, care and giving, just the other face of what my poem (the last one You reviewed) was speaking about, Your sister is blessed to have You, I pray things will get better so soon, and this stage of hard trail will lead to a beautiful garden of bliss, it's enough that You've penned this to change the effects into bright positive one💞Love and Light✨💖✨

[Chris Shaw]

Dearest lightsong, many thank yous for your beautiful review. Touched my heart you did.

read moreDearest lightsong, many thank yous for your beautiful review. Touched my heart you did.

Chris

[Nix is typing...]

I really loved this poem! The way your words flowed from one line to the next was so good. 100/100 all the way!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Nix for checking in and leaving such an encouraging review.

Chris

[rew]

very sweet very nice

regards from rew

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you rew. I appreciate your visit.

Chris