Aspiration

Tell me of hope for the world is sad enough
Without my complaint to make it more tough;
Find new faces to give the heart cheer
And hold close all those who are most dear;
For earth knows the perpetual drain
Of persistant sorrow and unceasing pain.

Tell me of faith, for the world's better without 
Your dreams of folly and melancholy doubt;
If you trust in God and not in yourself
And will be able to put your doubts on a shelf
To give peace of mind so faith can come
Then no one will mind if your mouth is dumb.

Let's speak of health, this sad endless tale
Of human troubles that are boring and stale.
You cannot win or profit or please
By harping on the dischord of stubborn disease;
Say you feel fine, the world is good to you
And before you know, it will all come true.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Love the last two lines! (especially) Super couplet rhyming, flow, and an unflagging belief in the positive! Me too!!! Keith
Dufresne Avatar
March 5, 2012 at 7:11 AM
on;t think I've ever seen this one before. It relates to your latest poem "the Complaint" in a similar message that just can't be gotten around. It is factual in the idea's employment. Well done, Lizzie. Good message and holds interest. Thanks alot for your nice comment on my poem.
Situation Avatar
February 14, 2012 at 6:42 AM
can i be criticle? this piece contains some great lines and ideals. but i can see places and lines that take away some of the glitter. fix those lines and you will have a masterpiece. T. S.
Horsman Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 2:38 PM
one after reading this, feels this wonderful poem had to be written. and who better than you. hope your painting is coming on. harry
Green Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 2:41 PM
faith is the hope,,,and the evidence of things we cannot see,,,i love the story great poem,, to share this is a mighty blessing...
Aul Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 11:53 AM
What a great poem of hope...I made it one of my favorites...take care............George
Sumler Avatar
October 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Wish I could put your poems in every mailbox across the world! I love your take and stand on life and the love the world so desperately needs. Another deep and intuitive write Liz. You are truly the humanitarian of poetry!
Castro Avatar
October 14, 2011 at 12:55 PM
poetrysoup's queen of rhyme has done it again. "without my complaint to make it more tough" <---- this is my favorite line i love how you do not exclude yourself recognizing your faults in the world a women who understands much about herself as well as the world 7up as always
Effendi Avatar
October 14, 2011 at 5:27 AM
Your words give hope. I've sent you a soup mail, replying to your questions in connection with Eid Greetings
Peranteau Avatar
October 13, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Well Elizabeth, dear poet...you have added poetry so worth the reading ! I enjoyed this write ! Have a wonderful night my friend....much love, james
Rams Avatar
October 13, 2011 at 8:23 PM
in one word " awesome"
Johnson Avatar
October 13, 2011 at 5:44 PM
One's aspiration is not anothers. Say a prayer for our brothers. Theres not a sunrise that can light ones day. When the clouds of depression get in the way. You can stand up straight and face the sword. But tomorrow will come with your foolish reward.
Zzzzz Avatar
October 13, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Nice thoughts...particularly the last two lines. Hope you are well. xoxo Robert,
Horne Avatar
October 13, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Yes, this is so true and eloquently expressed as ever, my friend
Devnath  Avatar
October 13, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Miracle one worded where finest sense is cultivated to a certain perfection. My friend you are always genius. Thanks for sharing. Many thanks for your sweet comments on my poems. bl
Sweetheart Avatar
October 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM
a powerful and poignant write elizabeth.. put your trust in God .. that line is awesome and speaks volumes of truth for without that phase of life..nothing works... this piece is very encouraging..thankxx for sharing marvelously penned words luv..
Sadberry Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 6:50 PM
Smile, *^_^* “I Could Go Into An Extended & Pointed Thought In Regards Unto This Wonderfully Brushed Song of Hopes Light My Dear Precious & Priceless, Blessed & Beautiful Friend Elizabeth! *^_^* Yet, I Too Often Consider Such Gifts In Perceptions Eyes *^_^* But Amid TRUTH I Only Find `One Way Out,` My Dear &, Thank You, for Your Beauties Kind Visit!” === My Love, Always, Jasper *
Martin Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 6:07 PM
If only pain were that easy to dissolve. I like this poem but personally believe that a lot of pain is tied to unseen forces we're not always aware of but not necessarily completely innocent of either. (It's a VERY deep subject for another forum) but thanks for making me think about it which is what poetry SHOULD be doing - making us THINK more! So "BRAVO" (again) dear friend on another thought provoking piece. Sweet smiles...
Mcknight Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 4:46 PM
well dear lady, I never said anything about keepin' food under control, how can you control an inanimate object? haha, common thread, most read what they feel, I do that too, that was not the intent of that verse but thanks the same for the comment. my best in giving thanks, my worst hyenas, maybe a com on best and worst verse may give you insight to how my genres are, I do not know you and friends would die for me, I have 5 like that, all in the world. its poetry, yes friend in poetry, you have an unique style. Poettry remains an art. my best,
Effendi Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 4:16 PM
i've dropped you a soup mail :)
Effendi Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Very true, and one of your many best works. Loved this one, really.
Kearley Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 2:15 PM
So true,So true what can you do?
Sivey Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM
What a spectacular write Lizzie! I really enjoyed this poem a lot! This poem is so very truthful , there's so much truth in it! I like how you have conditional pieces within the work! Very awesome job!!
Lane Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM
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Mcknight Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM
wow, very pudgent write. I'm impressed with the craft of your work.
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