Notes About The Poem

Finding Balance

If you feel trapped in a complicated life
Take a deep breath to calm the strife

Sometimes we try to make life complicated 
When all it does is leave us suffocated

So try pondering on this simple Haiku
Do this because you must first love you

You balance two things
Internal and External
You must not choose one

In simplicity, you will find the seeds of balance
This gives you all you need to include palance

The path you choose should have a reason
This allows your life to have a new season

You may ask why I say these things to you
Well, my friend, it’s because I truly love you

Edward J. Ebbs - 08/09/2014


Written for a Contest, Teeter Totter Poem--Balance the Load
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A. Sharma Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 7:45 AM
Great poem that gets alive the faith Eb! Congrats on big win!
Ebbs Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 11:42 PM
Thank you muchly...
Mehta Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 5:53 AM
Dropping back to congratulate you, Ed
Ebbs Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 11:41 PM
Thanks Doc :)
Harper Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 11:03 PM
Ed, congratulations on your win, love the couplets and the excellent balance. Thanks much for entering. Sorry I am so late posting results, I was out of computer reach for awhile.
Ebbs Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 11:41 PM
Thank you, we just finally got our internet fixed!
Mehta Avatar
August 10, 2014 at 6:29 AM
Nice take on the theme of the contest, Ed
Ebbs Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 2:43 PM
Thank You :)
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