Acceptance

Acceptance of life—
The hassles and strife,
With moments of mirth;
No utopia on earth.

Acceptance of self—
In sickness and health,
With humanly flaws;
Just because.

Acceptance of others—
As imperfect sisters and brothers,
From birth and past prime;
Fallibility membership—A lifetime. 


(submitted for contest "Your Best Poem #2" on 07/24/15)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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August 14, 2015 at 9:56 AM
Barbara, Very nice poem.. acceptance is a hard thing to come by, of yourself, of others, and of things as they are.. please feel free to check out my poems.. Jennifer donnay
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August 15, 2015 at 9:16 AM
Jennifer, I hear your story, after reading some of your poems. What you say and feel have been reflected throughout the history of poetry. it is good hat you find the creative energy to clearly convey this reality to others who need to hear it. I hope that when you leave the valley and head towards the summit you will write about that as well. Barbara
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June 30, 2015 at 10:32 PM
Barbara, this is a sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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July 1, 2015 at 11:03 AM
It was quite splendid to hear from someone so soon. This is all new to me and your contact means a great deal. B
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June 30, 2015 at 5:05 PM
Barbara, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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July 1, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Thanks for your welcome. I look forward to reading your work. Regards B
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