Don'T Give Up

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Judy Ball.


It's always darkest before the dawn.

Sometimes you feel so down you think you'd have to reach up to touch bottom.

We all have times like that and it isn't easy to get through it.

At times like this it's all you can do to keep going but that's what you have to do.

Just hang in there and keep on keepin' on.

God Bless,

JB

Stress arrives uninvited,
And comes empty handed too.
It monopolizes all of your time,
And demands all attention from you.

It's a guest that comes and stays too long,
So just don't let him in.
You are the one who stands at the door,
So refuse to open to him.

Instead open up to the blessings,
That can fill your life with joy.
Don't listen to worry, confusion,
That words that discourage employ.

Discouragement, disappointment,
Are mere road blocks impeding your way;
But there's always a way 'round or through it,
Don't give up and you'll win the day.

Lift up your gaze to the future,
And all of the blessings it brings,
For those who persist and continue,
To strive through the winter toward Spring.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 11/16/2018 6:33:00 AM
This is a very important poem with a significant message. There are these times you speak of and it is a matter of practicing not letting the stress and worry in, as you move forward, even when it is so rough! Great one. A favorite :)
Login to Reply
Date: 6/29/2018 8:00:00 PM
It's very difficult when "he" comes calling and all his relatives with him. hahaha. Anyway, I love the positivity of your message,Judy. You are a doll.
Login to Reply
Ball Avatar
Judy Ball
Date: 7/10/2018 5:10:00 AM
Thank you so much Andrea. Glad you liked this. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/26/2018 6:56:00 AM
Uplifting messages that make one feel like flying dearest, Judy! God bless you!
Login to Reply
Ball Avatar
Judy Ball
Date: 6/26/2018 7:09:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend. High praise from one such as you. Thanks so much. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/26/2018 5:24:00 AM
JUDY, you're sending out so many positive vibes.. I love it!!
Login to Reply
Ball Avatar
Judy Ball
Date: 6/26/2018 7:04:00 AM
Thanks so much Lyric Man. We all get down sometimes and have to vent but don't let it color your whole life. Don't let it make you bitter. God Bless and thanks bunches. JB
Date: 6/26/2018 4:21:00 AM
Great message and yes, never give up and always try to be positive...
Login to Reply
Ball Avatar
Judy Ball
Date: 6/26/2018 6:57:00 AM
Thanks so much Silent One. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/25/2018 7:37:00 PM
Nice one Judy...Positive...I like the message... All the best...
Login to Reply
Ball Avatar
Judy Ball
Date: 6/25/2018 8:48:00 PM
Thank you so much Arturo. Glad you like it. God Bless,JB
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter