Kyle Kriticos Poet Rhyme

Appreciating You

You didn't come from money
And you never had it made
Worked as a child and surrendered  
All the money you were paid

You turned your hopes into reality 
And I know that it's because
You learned as soon as you could walk
That that's what hard work always does

Your morals are the road you choose
Paved without compromise 
Your faith to travel it was strengthened
When only God could dry your eyes

And when the haters filled your cup
And they would try to make you chug
You spat it out and chose the wine
Made only from the fruits of love

You filtered foolishness from truth
And you became a knowledge sponge!
Wise words you heard throughout your life
Were in the counselling you've done

If there's one thing that I've learned from you
It is: Listen to the wise
A well of wisdom fills itself
When someone keeps an open mind

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David William Breidenthal January 16, 2017 at 3:14 AM Such wisdom in this master piece. :) Really spectacular writing here. These lines are awesome: "You filtered foolishness from truth And you became a knowledge sponge!" -JWE

Akkina Downing November 3, 2016 at 5:44 PM What a wonder tribute to your mother. I'm sure she's very much proud of the son she's raising so well. :)

Andrea Dietrich August 3, 2016 at 3:34 PM Oh, I didn't see the dedication first. was wondering how everyone was so sure it was about your mother. WEll, it's really sweet and a very well written tribute for a godly person.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 8, 2016 at 1:02 PM - A beautiful poem to your dear mother, Kyle - I wish you a really lovely weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kyle Kriticos July 8, 2016 at 1:35 PM Thanks!