Life flows around us like wind and water,
Circumstance comes at us like rocks and snags.
At times caught in the current are we,
Struggling hard we try to become free.
As harder we struggle to become free and chose,
Focus is the very first thing we lose.
Like the Willow Tree, we should flow,
It can withstand the wind, ice, and snow.
But most times like the proud, mighty Oak tree,
Invincible we think that we’ll always be.
Even though the willow is rooted in sand,
Longer than the Oak tree will it stand.
Why Grasshopper do you fight against the flow?
You may withstand the fiercest things a time or two,
Inside the fastest gunslinger there is the fear.
A faster eye, a younger hand,
Be sure that worry is always near.
Learn and accept that at some point in life, you will fall,
Learn how to fall.
Learn how to fall with the least amount of damage,
Learn how to focus.
For it is not the fall that causes the most damage,
But our resistance against it.
Focus not on falling or defeat.
Instead focus on using the force to advantage.
So as in a river or storm,
There is always an eddy.
A place of calm to be found behind the obstacle.
A place of peace where we may go,
If we focus, and only we flow.
What IS - "Is" and this poem says it freely!
as we can't fight against the current.
Love this poem Walt!
I hope for inner peace and wisdom will wrap tightly around you, as the warmth of both is HOPE! lined in Faith, even through some minor mistakes...
This pict. is striking! I feel it's energy and warmth as it charges forward!
WRITE ON!Touching others and yourself STRONG!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Lady SHEExooo
STay Positive! Through the warmth of your inner serenity!
First thing that came to mind is the forever-warnings of undertows here in the Florida waters, if you fight against them, you tire and die...if you allow the current to take hold and take a deep breath, it will exit you safely on the other side.
Your eddy in that case would be in the tunnel...waiting patiently, calmly to take the next breath!
Great write...one to contemplate!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
An excellent message poem with wisdom!
You're right the flow is the only way to go
without as many snags,fortunately I too
have learned this, Walt...great pic!;-)
very philosophical Walt -- pride, foolish pride, is most often the villain that blindfolds our view -- may love, peace, and great joy find you wherever you may be -- JMWW
Well, well, the man I've come to rely on for quick wit and delightful humor shares with us a bit of transcendental insight!
You give us many words of wisdom here, Walt, such as this which caught my eye and worked its way in:
"Focus not on falling or defeat.
Instead, focus on using the force to advantage."
Your closing stanza is powerful and leaves a lasting impression.
This is a well written poem.Your words can help anybody in tough times and in difficult situations.I will indeed use your words to try to succeed in my life.This is what I truly need.Take care and thanks for sharing this poem
Edwin
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on January 12, 2009
Hi Walt
You sure hit a nerve with this one. I'm trying hard to think positive at the moment and by hook or by crook, I'm going to succeed. Cheers! Liz
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as we can't fight against the current.
Love this poem Walt!
I hope for inner peace and wisdom will wrap tightly around you, as the warmth of both is HOPE! lined in Faith, even through some minor mistakes...
This pict. is striking! I feel it's energy and warmth as it charges forward!
WRITE ON!Touching others and yourself STRONG!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Lady SHEExooo
STay Positive! Through the warmth of your inner serenity!
Your eddy in that case would be in the tunnel...waiting patiently, calmly to take the next breath!
Great write...one to contemplate!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
You're right the flow is the only way to go
without as many snags,fortunately I too
have learned this, Walt...great pic!;-)
Love,
Eileen
You give us many words of wisdom here, Walt, such as this which caught my eye and worked its way in:
"Focus not on falling or defeat.
Instead, focus on using the force to advantage."
Your closing stanza is powerful and leaves a lasting impression.
"Within the Flow"-- A write of merit!
Richard
Be always safe,
Karen
Newfie hugs, Rose
Grasshopper, you learn your lesson well. :) Excellent!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Georg
A very good question, indeed.
Edwin
You sure hit a nerve with this one. I'm trying hard to think positive at the moment and by hook or by crook, I'm going to succeed. Cheers! Liz