Faith - Hope - Love

I took a walk with my best friend,
just the other night.
We expressed our different points of view
on things we thought weren't right.

We discussed a lot of problems.
Our opinions very strong, 
in regard to indiscretions
and other things we felt were wrong.

We agreed that there were challenges
that we must overcome.
We're often faced with stumbling blocks
that could leave us feeling numb.

Sometimes if there's an obstacle
that we must rise above,
it could become a stepping stone
if we trust in faith and love!

We know anger doesn't solve a thing.
Stress can drag you down.
But love can open up the door
and faith and hope can bring you round.

Many things can cause duress
and make you feel some pain.
When you hit rock bottom,
love can bring you back again.

So here's what we concluded,
my best friend and I.
Although we're in our Golden years
and life has passed us by!

You younger folks, when times get hard,
the inspiration that you need,
will come from faith, and hope, and love,
which will help you to succeed!


By: Ralph Taylor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Neels Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Ralph, this needs to be highlighted! Awesome advice you share in this gem.. Congratulations on your win in the contest ;) love Wilma
Williams Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Ralph congrats on another great win..David
Brown Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 6:09 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Gail's "Inspirational Poems" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 21, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Congrats on your wonderful win, Ralph! A terrific write and important words of wisdom to share. Love and Blessings, Rhonda
Burch Avatar
May 21, 2012 at 4:56 PM
OH! RALPH! This is EXCELLENT!! smooth flow and great advice..CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! on your well seserved win. big hug, love ya deb
The Drunken Poet Avatar
May 21, 2012 at 3:30 PM
WOW,STUPENDOUS WRITE!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ball Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Super advice and wonderful verse. Another for my faves list. Loved this one my friend. God Bless, JB
Kearley Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Great write! It's nice to see someone else that has some good rhyme tech.keep it going!
Dailey Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Great poem - great advice. Thanks for posting. Mike
Dietrich Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Good advice, and also for the young'uns, GET A GOOD FRIEND
Warden Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Love this. Good words of wisdom.
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