Patience

Fränz Müller

Such a thing

is in short supply

when one’s under duress;

it’s something that

I’m well aware

I lack, I must confess.

But, pressing on

I do declare

the fight can yet be won;

if I endure

and be demure

when a struggle has begun.

There’s always hope

if one persists

and runs the ragged race;

and if we stumble,

we arise

and venture forth with grace.

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  • Tristan Robert Lange

    Fränz, I'm convinced patience is one of those virtues that sounds wonderful until somebody gives us an opportunity to exercise it! Then suddenly we're negotiating with the universe for an exemption. 😂 Keep going, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️�

  • sorenbarrett

    Both message and structure of this poem are well deserving of a fave. Nicely rhymed in a more complex manner. It speaks with patience itself.

  • Doggerel Dave

    A very satifying piece worthy of serious note even if patience for me in times of stress is difficult to attain.
    Thanks for the write.

  • rrodriguez

    A beautiful reflection on perseverance and the human spirit. I particularly appreciate the honesty in acknowledging our weaknesses while refusing to surrender to them. Your closing thought is powerful: stumbling is part of the journey, but rising again with grace gives it meaning.



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