Believe

So many have fought their way

To get to where they are today

Some have it good

Some have it bad

I know of one

That is very, very sad,

She's tried everything she could

Battled day by day

To climb that ladder

God, if she only realized

The ladder she climbs

Is made of wood,

Burn that b***h down

Find one of steel

And one much higher

So she can see what

Truly surrounds,

She would see there is

No obstacle that she can't beat

She would feel on top of the world

If she only believed.

Reviews

[Ohhhwillow]

The ladder is one we all must climb if we are to reach our full potential! There are bound to be a few loose steps, but if we believe in ourselves enough, anything is achievable, and the steps become much easier to climb. This has a strong message, and it seems the woman you speak of you have much pride in. Unfortunately, it's her who needs to find that pride within herself. No matter how hard we try to show those we love their worth, usually, it is up to them to find that belief. Again, well done Tarry. :)

[Tarry Franck]

Willow - you leave such positive comments and they are uplifting to me. I can't thank you enough - they are very thought provoking and I love that in you. Thank you so much :)

[A Soap Mess Stories]

It seems that we need to know that er can do anything

[Tarry Franck]

Certainly

[Lover Of Words]

This is so beautiful... Im in awe! but i am in every thing you write lovely job my dear

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so much my angel!!!!

[Lover Of Words]

I am so lucky to have such an amazing person in my life!!!!! You are very welcome :)

[Tarry Franck]

:)

[Lover Of Words]

I will always be in awe of you :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of one of my ex-wives...never believed enough in herself.
successful woman, yet never believed she was...always doubting, always second guessing herself...she should read this.

nicely done.

jacob

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you and I'm so sorry she feels that way since she IS so successful. But so many don't believe in themselves and there is usually a very deep underlining reason for it. Hopefully she will fine hers soon and overcome it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

perhaps one day.

if you have some time, visit my page if you can, would love to get some feedback from you as well.

jacob

[Tarry Franck]

I most certainly will. Make sure you request me to read them. I've been off line for awhile and have so many requests to read and I'm OCD so I like to start from the beginning. So make sure you send read requests.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

just read whatever ones you choose...i usually stay away from all that request stuff...
thanks...

jacob

[David Scott]

Great poem! I think you will help many to believe in your lifetime.
High and wonderful.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you dear friend :)

[Adam Lebzo -RonninWarri..]

Nice one! but i think "latter" is "Ladder" ?

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you dear for pointing that out! Can't believe I let that slide...I was in to much of a rush. Thanks

[Frieda P]

It's too bad that strong conviction can't be passed from one person to another. Seems some people have it all and other's lack in every confidence to even fake it till you make it. I'm assuming you meant 'ladder' here since it fits perfectly. Or you could mean the 'latter' meaning the weak parts of yourself, either way, there is much strength in this write, now if we could only find a way to pop it out and have it apply to 'her'. Nice one.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you very much

[quinfinn]

self reliance and confidence is a tough nut to crack these days. i like the use of the word ladder in this as an example of how to achieve those goals. this is a poignant and resonant piece, well thought out and nicely penned.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so very much