Stand Up

You know when you've had enough? When you need some motivation, a kick in the a*s. Read this and follow directions carefully. Rinse. Repeat.

When all the ghosts of battles lost

Rise up and cross your troubled soul,

Make your goal so well defined and

Convince your mind to never quit.

You stand right up, get off your a*s…

The blades of grass forgive the stomps;

Courage jumps to rise above

The price of love that’s held so dear.

When the cost is overrun by

Blazing sun that blocks all fun…

 

Stand up and fight,

Don’t ever back down,

Just plant your feet and heart

Deep in the ground…

Stand up and fight,

Protect your pride,

Just always make sure that

You’re on the right side…

Stand up and fight.

 

When you total up what’s found, and

The smoke still rises from the battleground

You must convince yourself what’s right

Is what prevailed in the bloody fight.

You say your prayers and you thank the Lord

For all the courage he had given, you have stored…

Stand up and fight.

 

dan © 2015

Music: "Fight Song," by Rachel Platten

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[ANTO]

they say its not the size of the dog in a fight but the size of the fight in a dog that determines an outcome and I have to agree. I think we are born with that fighting spirit but that isnt connected to motivation all the time. Its possible to have the will to survive without the motivation to 'live' a life worth living but looking back at the number of times we have survived can be an impetus to change our thinking towards maybe - "Hey look at all those times I could have met my demise but didnt..." and use that realisation as the kickstart.
I love where this took me Dan. I love the tags you wrote. Your humour is a big part of the fight in you dawg.
Thanks for the RR, my friend.

[dan]

ANTO, Your reviews are always so perceptive and usually hit the nail squarely on the head when surmising my thought processes as I was writing the piece. I'm afraid it's my nature to lean toward the pessimistic thinking, so this piece was self-motivational in scope; I hung it on the wall over my desk so I can see it every day. And yes, humor is an important tool for me as I navigate through life's minefield. Thanks so much for your read/reviews and continuous support! take care...dan

[Jennifer M. Pennington]

Thank you for this piece. It is so true, we can either let the unpredictable events of life keep us from living ours or we can allow life to fuel us and support us and be the reason we do anything we do in the first place. This kicks a*s! Thank you.

[dan]

Jennifer, Thank you! When I read your profile before I read this review, I thought that as a life coach this self-motivational write would probably appeal to you. I think everyone needs a little coaching now and then so I have a lot of respect for what you do. I appreciate your visit and your insightful read/review. Thanks again. take care...dan

[Jennifer M. Pennington]

This was a fantastic piece, my dear! Keep it up and keep moving forward! Onward and upward!

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I get tired, Dan, REALLY f****n tired. Without getting into the dramas and drastic of my life...I'm still here...and so are you, and soooo many other souls. I wonder and laugh sometimes if I chose this s**t, like I thought I was some badass who said "AH that ain't s**t, give me that Scenario to exercise in" lol. If you don't give up, you get better, deeper, wiser. That's my take and I'm sticking with it :) Thanks for sharing, my friend

[dan]

lynn, with my MH disorders I tend to sit back and watch my life on the train tracks with a rumblin earthquake sound rolling my way. I wrote this for self-motivation (and if anyone else gets anything from it great) and framed it, now it hangs over my desk. I hate bitchin' but I do it so well. This is like a starter kit for a kick in my own a*s. Thanks as always for your candid review...dan'

[JayceeC]

How easy it is to let life happen to us, and never fight against the things think aren't just. To sit around and complain and frown, to not get back in for another round, but it's important that we do.

[dan]

Jan, I couldn't agree more. I wrote this as a self-motivational tool. If it helps a reader shake loose from the doldrums that's all the better. Thank you for your insights. take care...dan

[Brittany Zedalis]

I fully support the majority of this message. It's sometimes so tempting to just give up and back down, but choosing to stand up and push yourself is much more rewarding. Wonderful piece, here.

[dan]

Luna, I get so down sometimes that it's hard to think this way; I printed this out and it hangs over my desk now. Thank you so much for your kind words. take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

I sometimes wonder where that reservoir of strength comes from, that I tap into more often than not. I have learned to carry the courage of my convictions in both pockets, and so far, they have been my saving grace.

Your song of choice is a most victorious one, my friend...and your poetry will always be a must read for me!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

stand up and fight for what you think is right...not enough of us do that...

strong words of wisdom here...courage of our own convictions can go a long way to peace and contentment...no regrets.

[dan]

jacob, Thank you for your meaningful words. take care...dan

[B]

A poem truly filled with courage
I think i fancy it much
I love going for that righteous fight
Resting in times of peace and standing up for what matters ??

I love the motivation you place through your words
The strength of this poem is absolutely gorgeous

Beautiful !!!!

[dan]

Nisreenaa, Thank you. I know that often times I need to be more self-motivating, so when I wrote this I was thinking that a reader or two might get something out of it like I have. Thank you for your kind words. take care...dan

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Nice write. You know the rating 100#

[dan]

IM, Thank you. Now I've got to ask you something. I noticed a few snippets that you jotted down saying "I want to die," and something about 'what's the best way to die?' I found those comments to be very disturbing. Let me tell you something: when I was younger, not a huge amount of time ago, I tried to commit suicide several times, fortunately unsuccessful. If this is really the way your thinking is going you need to seek help IMMEDIATELY!!! I'm sure that there is at least some kind of Crisis Hotline in the phone book where you live (I used to work for one, which actually helped ME as I was helping others). Talk to a school counselor, a relative a friend...ANYONE. You've got me VERY concerned about you. There are lots of people in your life who love you tremendously, think of how it would hurt them if you kill yourself! Sometimes it's impossible to NOT get wrapped up in your own pain, but you have to think of others now, how it would affect THEM. I see psychiatrists once a month and have to be hospitalized inpatient frequently to regulate and modify my meds. There is NOTHING to be ashamed or afraid of going through that process. Please do something to help YOURSELF! Message me if you need to get something off of your chest. I'll gladly do whatever I can to help. PLEASE?? Let me know. dan

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Look...the only reason i didn't die yet is that i'd leave my boyfriend, and the very few others -who actually cared about my meaningless life- in pain. And that i'm a scared of the possibility of actually survivin it.

[Dani The Unreviewed]

But i think i should really get it over with...i don't wanna keep hurtin them with this depressed behaviour. Time will heal their wounds, they will still have a reason to wake up tomorrow. But i don't have any strength or intention to wake up anymore. Just want it to end. Even if i go to hell (but hell doesn't exist) i'll atleast have a few moments of relief.

[dan]

There are outlets you can turn to for help. In most locations you can find help that will not even cost any money. A church, the Salvation Army, just call any type of social services agency and talk to someone who can help. Please think about it at least. take care...dan

[dan]

You're being selfish. Think of your boyfriend, the people who DO care...you killing yourself will destroy them. It will haunt them forever! They would hurt but they would also be angry that you didn't reach out for help. PLEASE SEEK HELP??

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Ya don't get it. I don't want help. The only thing i ever wanted is now out of my reach. Probably forever. There is no reason for me to ask for help. sure, they'll help me live another day or two...they'll help me live a little longer...a little more pain, that would just make it hurt even more. Maybe they could convince me to stick around, untill it will hurt so much that i wont care if my death is going to be painful or not. I just want it to stop...by any means.

[dan]

Can I appeal to you to do something FOR ME? I've found the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, please call it all they will do is talk to you, they can't take any action without your consent. Just see what they have to say. The number is 1-800-273-8255. Look I have a son that's 32, I know you're much younger but my paternal instincts are kicking in and I'm thinking of you like I would MY OWN SON. If you won't consider doing this FOR ME, then I'm afraid there is nothing more I can do to help you. Right now YOU ARE HURTING ME, for God's sake!! I hate to say this but I only want you to write back if you are going to get help. This is killing me, it's affecting my blood pressure, my bipolar and anxiety disorders, it's eating me up. Please tell me you are seeking help. dan

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Please don't worry about me. I don't deserve it. I'm sorry. If it makes you feel any better, then i call these people.

[dan]

Don't bother trying to make ME feel better. It is yourself that you should be concerned with. If someone wants help they first have to be willing to help themselves. dan