The steps that you take
Will your reputation make
For if you falter
Your goodwill can also break
So :
Step forward to assist
Step forward to unite
Step back when you are angry
And thirsting for a fight
Step forward to help
Step forward to mend
Step back from gossip
Step back when you can’t fend
Step forward when happy
Step forward to rise
Step back from jealousy
Step back from any lies
Step aside from controversy
Step around ongoing fights
Step happily along with others
Step back from stabbing your brothers
Step up with vigour
Step down when feeling rigour
Step ahead with head held high
Step back whenever you exhale a sigh
Step forward in places known
Be cautious when they are unknown
Step back when danger appears
Stay courageous and still your fears
The steps that you take
Will shape your future life
So let your steps be positive
To avoid dispute and strife
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safina (Pseudonym) (
Online) - Published: December 5th, 2024 23:47
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Beautifully penned dear poet and wise counsel indeed. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us all.
thank you so much for your lovely feedback. God bless you
A lovely poem offering some very sound advice.
thank you so much for the feedback. glad you liked it.
You are very welcome
Love the rhythmic forward positive validation and the one step back in repetition, in both movements gaining the strength resulting in a perfectly balanced sort of mantra or parasympathetic advances as we inhale and exhale…. Would be quite life altering I imagine.
thank you - yes if we balance our steps according to the way we should take them, it would definitely be life altering for us, and those around us
thanks for understanding.
have a great weekend
Its not always easy, is it but the advice, the principle and the undertaking are all achievable if once can remain focussed and motivated .. a real treat of a poem NAFISASB .. 😎💛👍
i agree that it's quite an uphill task to practice what i preach, but will try to focus on the positive results, and keep going. thank you so much for your lovely feedback - have a great day
Beautiful.
thank you - glad you liked it
Such wisdom and very true. 🌹
thank you - experience teaches us a lot of things as we grow older, and keep our eyes and heart open to learning the lessons it teaches
Love the juxtaposition and the wise words. Flows beautifully! Wonderful job! 🌹👏
glad that it resonated with you too. thanks for the wonderful comments.
You are welcome!
I missed your survivour dance - I'll catch up when I get the steps right.....👍😊
Neat wise write, Nafisa
sure, then we can tango once you let me know you are ready - meanwhile more power to your pen, and keep up the humor...
Al;ready dancing in my fantasy.... Take care of yourself, Nafisa.
you too take care, and dance your way through 2024 in the new year
I'll do the best I can - nobody can ask any more of me than that. Have a good festive season.
thank you, have a peaceful and good weekend
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