After Pain

The one who brought fun, laughs, and smiles
travailed his path for miles and miles.

Amusing quips that filled his mind
Were formed by tragedies behind.

When one has never felt real pain
True joy the soul cannot attain.

Do not let pain that storms your way 
Deprive your heart of joy each day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Schack Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 8:38 PM
quite witty and not shitty. good verse. see/comment mine maybe. happy new year.
Zimmerman Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 9:02 PM
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your positive comments. ZIM
adams Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 4:52 PM
I enjoy your style and content of the poems I've read. This one is like one I wrote when I was much younger. Enjoyed it.
Zimmerman Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 5:42 PM
Thank you, Matthew. I am honored by your comments about my poetry. I like to write about "time" and "age." Since I'm old, it is easy to write about age. ZIM
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 8:50 AM
Hello Robert Zimmerman, it is nice to meet you. I love the last line3 of this poem. Merry Christmas. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 20, 2023 at 11:35 AM
Hello Zim, I wish you the best for the New Year. Merry Christmas. /Darlene/.
Zimmerman Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 3:59 PM
Hi Darlene. Thank you for the welcome and your kind words about the poem. Merry Christmas to you. ZIM
Frias Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 11:05 PM
Love the simplicity and truth in this poem. Read several of your poems, really great work!
Zimmerman Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 5:59 AM
Hi Ximena. Thank you very much for your thoughtful and complementary words. I am honored by your comments. ZIM
One Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 8:11 AM
Great message in your poem. It rhymes and flow really well.
Zimmerman Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:14 AM
Thank you, SO. I appreciate your comments. ZIM
Wolf Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Thanks. I needed to read your poem this morning. ~ 'Pain is my Companion'
Zimmerman Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:12 AM
Thank you, GW. I wish you the best. ZIM
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