I Progress

I am progressing and I am happy, A little bit added here, a touch removed there, I am progressing and I am happy. Two steps forward and one step back, I am still progressing and I am still happy. The pace may slow But I won't lose my glow, Progress is progress And I am still happy. But things do sometimes stall, With progress hard to find at all. And frustration about to leave my happy mood behind That is when I have to remember what I have forgotten For progress to be gotten And I am happy again. You can do this too, If you have a basket or two For your eggs Or variety is the spice in your lives.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2016 6:40:00 PM

I sure do like your style. Easter eggs!! Fun ending, David.

David Smith
Date: 7/9/2016 12:34:00 AM

Thanks. Words are fun to play with. David

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/8/2016 4:58:00 PM

Progress...small steps in the right direction...well penned David...god bless...^WW^

David Smith
Date: 7/9/2016 12:39:00 AM

Thanks. I keep working at it.

Skat A

Date: 7/8/2016 1:25:00 PM

enjoyed your write David, thank you for sharing, **LUV SKAT**

David Smith
Date: 7/9/2016 12:43:00 AM

Thank you for visiting. Kindred spirits always welcome.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/8/2016 1:21:00 PM

Progressing is a victory no matter how slow it comes dear, David! Aristotle says that the pursuit of happiness is the goal of every being! You seem to have achieved that and that is marvelous my friend!

David Smith
Date: 7/9/2016 12:58:00 AM

Happiness in small things my friend. Better in the inner core than on outside for show. I have a few imperfections to work on. Aim to be better not perfect.

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/8/2016 9:03:00 AM

David, You especially talk truth to power with this poem. Progress can sometimes come slow, fast, or not at all. I really like your take on this subject. Keep Moving Forward -- Regardless!! A "7"!! Cheers and Best, Gary

David Smith
Date: 7/9/2016 1:10:00 AM

Thanks for that. Glad to have you on poetry soup. Another truly international group. Was in Lions still in Toastmasters. Same thing. We are all fellow poets here. David