The Downs and Pick Yourself Ups of Life

Lorna



When the blue downs come along

Like a mean streak bearing down

Stand up quickly back upon your feet

 

Like a tiger bare your teeth

To show them who is boss

And never ever show them that you’re weak

 

Put steel into your backbone

There’s no loss here but your own

If you let life knock you to the ground

 

You may very well be sad

But it’s better to get mad

And rouse that fighting spirit deep within

  • Author: Lorna (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 10th, 2018 05:28
  • Comment from author about the poem: I had a Rudyard Kipling rhythm going in my head when I wrote this............. (no..... I don't think I'm up to par with him but just the rhythm)?
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 84
  • Users favorite of this poem: Laura🌻
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  • Heartwriter

    A great write. I wrote one similar today. It's all about letting go. Wonderful write.

  • Michela Vismara

    very uplifting and sassy 🙂

  • Laura🌻

    Lorna,
    A super duper of a write!
    I’m visualizing YOU all throughout this poem! I don’t think you let anything get you down! If you’re knocked down, I’m positive you spring right back up each time!
    I enjoyed the read very much!

    ~Laura~

    • Lorna

      Well I've never been tested the way some people have so can't say what I'd do then....... I've been noticing more and more what a big heart you have in your supportive comments to others L! Good for you!

      • Laura🌻

        Thank you, Lorna!
        I write what I feel! It stems from my own experiences! Once upon a time, there was a difficult and dark period in my life! (If I refer to it in some of my comments from time to time, it’s from a long time ago!) I was helped and I learned a great deal from that experience! I try to stay positive and see the good in everyone from my own experiences! If I can help in some way, why not?
        Have a great Sunday!🤗

      • BRIAN & ANGELA

        THANKS LORNA ~ Love Banjo Pickers and the Blue Grass Sound and feel of this song very Sassy and Allapachian ! We've "All been down" (some still are !) so we can empathise ! Love the TIGGA ~ AWESOME and your beaut Poem !

        Don't let BLUES get ya down
        Show ya Tiger Teeth ~ don't be weak
        Never get knocked down ~ or out
        Better MAD than SAD ~ AMEN

        Sounds a bit like ANGELA ~ but because she loves me she doesn't scare me ! Thanks for scaring ~ Please check my POEM
        Hugs BRIAN & ANGELA @@@

      • BRIAN & ANGELA

        THANKS LORNA ~ Love Banjo Pickers and the Blue Grass Sound and feel of this song very Sassy and Allapachian ! We've "All been down" (some still are !) so we can empathise ! Love the TIGGA ~ AWESOME and your beaut Poem !

        Don't let BLUES get ya down
        Show ya Tiger Teeth ~ don't be weak
        Never get knocked down ~ or out
        Better MAD than SAD ~ AMEN

        Sounds a bit like ANGELA ~ but because she loves me she doesn't scare me ! Thanks for scaring ~ Please check my POEM
        Hugs BRIAN & ANGELA @@@

        • Lorna

          Thanks Brian...... I recently found Mean Mary (anything but) and her extraordinary talent and life....... she's inspirational to read about and here she is singing at 6 years old: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9QlTfHHZKI

        • Poetic Dan

          Perfectly done there is definitely something in the air.

          • Lorna

            Thanks AP.........

          • Michael Edwards

            And be proud of who you are - fine work - so well expressed,

            • Lorna

              Thanks Michael.........

            • orchidee

              Doh! I might only get really angry - oohh about once every 5 years! lol. I have me moods though, not always the full-blown thing! lol.

              • Lorna

                An angry Orchi must be a terrible thing to see!

              • ForeverJesus7

                I enjoy your poem. With God all things are possible. We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. I am not sure if we should get angry though, but I see what you mean.
                Persistence is key

              • w c

                Thanks for the pep talk. very nice

              • SLR

                Great message! Love it!

              • Goldfinch60

                Very good positive write, rise up and move forwards into a wonderful future.



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