Valerie The Heavy Hearted Poet Poet Free verse

Bucket List

THINGS TO DO BEFORE I DIE
YOU CAN TELL SO MUCH ABOUT A PERSONS LIFE BY WHAT THEY WANT TO DO
FOR ME ITS A LIST OF IMPOSSIBLES
THE MORE DIFFICULT THE LIST THE MORE YOU STRIVE TO ACHIEVE
TRYING AND FAILING 
TRYING AND FAILING
BUT IT ALL MEANS SOMETHING
ITS NOT JUST SUPERFICIAL SURFACE ENCOUNTERS
THE JOURNEY WILL LEAD YOU THROUGH BEAUTY AND FILTH
YOU WILL MAKE FRIENDS AND ENEMIES
YOU MAY FIND LOVE OR HATE
YOU WILL LIKELY FACE DISAPPOINTMENT
DON'T LET IT HINDER YOU... ALLOW IT TO CHANGE YOU...SO YOU CAN GROW
YOU WILL DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WHO YOU ARE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW
WHAT YOUR CAPABLE OF
YOUR STRENGTH, DETERMINATION, YOUR COURAGE
BUT IN LEARNING ABOUT YOURSELF YOU GAIN INFINTE KNOWLEDGE AND POWER
IN ORDER TO SUCCEED YOU MUST DIG DEEP, REMAIN COMPASSIONATE
APPRECIATE THE DIFFERENCES AROUND YOU
AND NO MATTER WHAT...BE OPEN TO NEW EXPERIENCES
HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES THAT KEEP YOU STRONG
NEVER LOSE YOUR SPIRIT
AND EMBRACE ALL THAT YOU GAIN

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Robin Davis September 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM This is a unique and very different way of looking at someones bucket list. You want good things for yourself and to live happily. nice job

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper August 30, 2013 at 11:31 AM This is a clever look at the meaning behind the "Bucket List", though I admit Valerie, I was quite interested to see a list of things you'd like to accomplish while still here -the ride that would hvae been! Leaves room for a sequel possibly though right LOL! Good Job as always! MC

Edward Orozco June 6, 2013 at 10:41 PM Well written! This is an interesting writting, one should strive to get all the desires of the heart. - Edward

Kirin Lawrence April 22, 2013 at 12:38 PM Tight, appreciate this atm....

Poet Destroyer A April 22, 2013 at 8:52 AM Stopping by to read this one again...I like the way you think, not selfish at all, Valerie... and the list of possibilities, sounds like an adventure. You are a good peoples person.... always~ your newest fan....Linda

Poet Destroyer A April 17, 2013 at 10:12 PM Hello Valerie, your bucket list is very different from many I've read. It's not just a list, it's the way of a good life..... I love the order you wrote the list. Showing compassion in life leads in many good directions....... love the journey...... always LINDA

Skat A April 17, 2013 at 1:46 PM A nice way of showing off your bucket list. Valerie, you are sending out more than a bucket list here. Lovely messages. ....life is big and grand, why not enjoy it by embracing all we gain. A perfect poem luv -Skat