Direction

Focus: The test of growth is characterized by the ability to see beyond the despair and embrace it as your springboard to greatness.

Shut my eyes and dispel the pain

Desperately willing rationality to reign.

Logical measures to contain the fear

Restraining myself from shedding tears.

Stiff upper lip to chart my course

No more time to feel remorse.

The keys I grasp and lock my heart

None shall ever tear me apart.

Wiped away the tears forlorn

Making way for a brand new morn

Open wide my self-imposed tomb

This will not be my impending doom.

I am the captain of this battered ship

Master of this lifelong trip.

Pain and sorrow buried away

I make my journey on this day.

Author's Note

I am NOT my father's daughter for nothing!

Reviews

[Marie]

You're doing the absolute right thing. You are the captain of your own ship. And your father would be proud.

[Rachelle]

Thank you! Hugs!

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Rhyming says it all.. Good write..!!

[Rachelle]

Thank you!

[Frieda P]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger or deranged until we rise above, and then you get to write poetry about it too. Can tell who a person really is when they deal within adversity and loss. You aspire to thrive, always a good thing Rachelle.

[Rachelle]

Thank you, Frieda, premiere danseuse!

[Frieda P]

Ha you know I could get used to that, was my pleasure Rachelle. Keep smiling :-)

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Wiped away the tears forlorn

Making way for a brand new morn

Open wide my self-imposed tomb

This will not be my impending doom.--MY FAVORITE STANZA~

[Rachelle]

Thank you for stopping by! Missed you! How are you now? Love your hair so much!

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

U R WELCOME!
I DOING WELL AND I AM VERY BUSY WITH MY CLASSES. I GOT A LITTLE BEHIND AND I AM PLAYING CATCH UP.
I LOVE THIS STYLE TOO.

[Rachelle]

You look so gorgeous here! Hugs!

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks! :)

[David Scott]

I like your description as well as I enjoyed the poetry.
I am sorry you feel the pain, but very happy to know you understand and embrace the opportunity to thrive.
A poem many can use to gain strength in their darker hours.

[Rachelle]

Thanks for stopping by, Scott!

[Sami Khalil]

You should be a motivational speaker too...A wonderful and uplifting poem...:)..................

[Rachelle]

Shokran, Sami! I embark on treacherous waters from today.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome...:)....................

[Dhaye]

Inspirational...uplifting. Glad I read something like this today.
"I am NOT my father's daughter for nothing!" ---That also reminds me that I have grown enough not for nothing, too. I have passed many roads. I should be stronger...

I can't control being emotional...but you see...God is good all the time. I'm here again smiling!
Thanks for sharing this inspiring poem. =)

[Rachelle]

Thank you, Sis!

[Dhaye]

You're welcome. =)

[Nicholas Shea]

Absolutely wonderful. Good flow, and I think it's something everyone can absolutely feel.

[Rachelle]

Thank you, Nicholas, for your kind words!

[A. Amos]

Good motivational one, like your spirit in this poem good write and enjoy reading

[Rachelle]

Thank you, A. Amos, for visiting!

[A. Amos]

Always enjoy reading your work and you're most welcome my friend

[Lyn Anderson]

A strong piece with good use of rhyme and word choice. One question, I wonder if it would work to swap the two middle stanzas? Just asking ...

[Rachelle]

Thanks for reading and reviewing. It just tumbled out. At this point, I'll leave it as it's raw form. One day, when things simmer down, I can look at the form and check it.

[Lyn Anderson]

Well, it's really good, it is just a thought. :)

[Rachelle]

Much appreciated. It's just me. Going through something right now.