A nagging pain that
tugs the conscience, belittle
with bad intentions
Form of truth, idle minds
making inroads but lacks pace
once over the hill
Prostrating, slender
in motion, hoping outright
salvation right through
Cut a suave figure
Head held high, bemoan the stink
Make a mark in life
Written for 3WordWednesday with words nagging, idle and pace and
for Chev's CARPE DIEM #85 with prompt - hill
nice...i like the empowerment in this...we all have our challenges and we can rise above and make our mark, not letting them stall us out...
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed !!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes life can feel like an uphill slog. It is so nice to get to the crest though! The view is great. Nicely done. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteVery good, Hank! Keep battling the hills in life and we will be rewarded in the end.
ReplyDeleteHave to rise above indeed, challenges come to us all, that is surely known at my hall.
ReplyDeletewell expressed and a great message ^^happy new year
ReplyDeleteMoving beyond great write!
ReplyDeleteMake a mark in life... love that.
ReplyDeleteI hope 2013 is great for you, Hank.
wonderful
ReplyDeleteclever
fabulous
Really good. You appear ti be on a great roll just now! Hope it continues for you through 2013.
ReplyDeletewonderfully put
ReplyDeletePower in the last few lines... cut a suave figure... head held high... YES!
ReplyDelete"Cut a suave figure
ReplyDeleteHead held high, bemoan the stink
Make a mark in life"---- Fantastic...inspiring poetry:)
Make a mark in life - a line full of inspiration to start the new year!
ReplyDeleteMake a mark in life - we should all aim for that. :-)
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