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Fall Like a Feather

You must fall like a feather
And bounce like a ball,
If people cut you short
You must stand really tall.

If kicked while you’re down
Make sure that you get up,
Show you’re a dog with teeth
If they whip you like a pup.

If they dampen your spirit
Show your hope is still dry,
If clouds cover your parade
Make your fly-pass extra high.

If hit hard below the belt
Smile and shake their hand,
If your life goes off course
Just imagine it was planned.

Flex and bend like a willow
But retain a heart of oak,
If someone upsets you
Try and treat it as a joke.

You must fall like a feather
And bounce like a ball,
And - always come out fighting
When your back’s against the wall.

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Vickey Rhymer Date: 6/4/2022 12:11:00 AM Mr.Blake I enjoyed your writing very much.I used to subscribe 100 percent to every line of the thoughts expressed within it.At this stage of the game I am working on the wisdom that encourages that I step back,cautiously extricate if possible,if not hold myself to a higher standard than the one doing the backing.I have God's promise he will provide a way out.I am working on the development of full trust in that promise.Not saying that I am always or even half the time successful when besieged. Login to Reply Clive Blake Date: 6/4/2022 4:23:00 AM Dear Vickey, I'm pleased you enjoyed reading this poem and have very kindly taken the time to comment on it. I appreciate that there are many different ways people can choose to react to life's more challenging situations and I respect you for choosing yours. :) ~ Clive