Life worth living

life and living

Open my eyes at the start of the day

One bold step and I’m off on my journey

Sunshine and lights upon my skin

I can feel the warm embrace within

People pass by, they meet and greet

Sharing in conversation & spirit 

Each day holds a great vision to claim

Yes, today is a beautiful day, I say

So let nothing be wasted or vain

The sun and moon, they rise and set

Silver stars shimmer across the dark sky

Courage and faith are the center of hope

Make troubles vanish like a fire’s smoke  

There’s certain to be battle, a war to be won

No day leaves time to surrender

Pain brings strength, sorrow brings love

And charity brings joy- the greatest gift ever

Life’s too short to be taken for granted

Or wasted without hesitation or thought

Wish not for its ending for this is just beginning 

Take a bold step into your journey

With me. 

Author's Note

Life worth living

Reviews

[Lady Glitter]

Many people like this poem. People are seeking encouragement in a depressing world. I like this stanza the best:
"There’s certain to be battle, a war to be won
No day leaves time to surrender
Pain brings strength, sorrow brings love
And charity brings joy- the greatest gift ever"

Very good insight, Edward, about life's push and pull, tug of war.

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you very much for the encouraging review, life is too short to be miss

[NoelHC]

Nicely written, and some deep truth, all in a readable package. Well done.

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you Noel for stop by and read the poem

[Eve Ola]

an amazing write with very beautiful ending n positive attitude for life....Life’s too short to be taken for granted.... welldone

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you, cause there are so much beautiful things in life :)

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Nice thoughts well presented in a touching poem.
Good one.

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you for the review and gladly to say :)

[Anahat]

Amazingly beautiful that was...
Lovely poem with a lovely message...Well penned :)
-Love Anahat :)

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you Anahat, glad you could get the positive message about life :)

[Konigin]

Astounding!!!!!
This is beautiful and so full of meaning!
I love your word choice and the message you conveyed was priceless. :)
Superb pen friend!

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you Chelsea, life is too short to be missed

[Konigin]

You're welcome Edward! :)
Yeah. Life is too special

[Einstein Noodle]

tho i have just started to get to know you.. this is the best one of yours i have read yet (you are improving the grammar).. i love the positive thread throughout .. the foundations of faith and courage and positive thinking and experience are wonderful!... should be posted on my minds eye to read every morning ... it has put me in a better frame of mind today .. thank you for sharing :)
E.

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you very much for the courage to write much more better

[Daniel J. Walker]

Excellent write, bro! Very encouraging point of view which bleeds through your writing in such a vibrant way, inspiring those who are greeted with it. :)

[Edward Lancheister]

Thank you for have stop by and give review. Your words encourage me to write much more better

[pastors03]

Thank you for you poem Edward; I love poetry but I have never attempted to write any I seem to be more interested in just writing. How long did it take you to write this or any poem? I was touched by your words as I am familiar with pain, sorrow and disappointment along this journey called life. I was encouraged with your words how pain brings strength, sorrow brings love and how short life is and should not be taken for granted or wasted. Thanks again Edward. Arthur Thomas

[Edward Lancheister]

such a great joy that my poem could encourage people, there so many wonderful things in life even in the deep sorrow, every trial and tribulation will result something greater than before if we could live and learn well

Edward

[Roy Mark Azanza Corrale..]

indeed life is worth living with how one envision life as it is , moving time and space, events come and go, memories remind , partaking in the heart of every person who passed and contributed and it is a highly inspiring poetry piece, well written piece. Two thumbs up.

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you for the review, glad you could get the message between the words