Premiere Contest WinnerFootprints

From the mothers womb a child is born.
In the wee small hours of the early morn. 
Thus touches a heel upon this Earthen lot.
Of one to leave a footprint like it or not. 

 Newly arrived on this world to learn,
That love conquers all, before you return.
Your life is unique, however you choose.
Being blessed with wisdom, you cannot lose.

Know this life is, but a stepping stone,
To higher dimensions, 'ere you go home.
Let not you ever be lacking in love,
Know that your life, is blessed from above.

May your footprint be firm, balanced, and true,
May your stumbles be, far-spaced and few.
And the answers you seek as you find your way,
Bring satisfaction at the end of your day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 11:12 AM
wow, I see this is your very first post here with a TROPHY win . Big congrats and well deserved.
Pick Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Thank you Andrea for your response, regards Les.
Smith Avatar
November 8, 2022 at 11:11 PM
You hit the mark wit this one. A poem with universal appeal is hard to produce but cannot see anyone finding fault in this one, with Love and hope in every line. Sorry Australia did not make t20 semi-final. Hope our boys don't choke tonight. Best regards David in NZ
Pick Avatar
November 9, 2022 at 4:15 AM
Thanks David for your kind words pleased you liked it. Regards Les.
Capitano Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 4:48 AM
Excellent write, Les, full of wisdom and advice. Congrats on your win.
Pick Avatar
November 9, 2022 at 4:13 AM
Thank you Phil. Regards Les.
Woodrow Avatar
September 25, 2022 at 9:43 PM
A beautiful winning rhyme! Esp. love your opening and closing stanzas :)
Pick Avatar
November 9, 2022 at 4:12 AM
Thank you Susan for your comment. Regards Les.
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September 24, 2022 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win. So many words spoken that are so true.
Pick Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 8:35 PM
Thanks Janis.
Calasibetta Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 4:02 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win! A 'toast' to a good life! I especially love the last stanza....I raise my glass and toast to you! :)Paulette
Pick Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 8:33 PM
Thank you for the toast. Les.
Rose  Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 2:34 AM
Most endearing this poem spoke to me clearly, how our spirit is with us from the beginning of time, Congratulations on your 1st place win, dear Les
Pick Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 4:02 AM
Thank you Rose.
Jolly Avatar
August 30, 2022 at 10:13 PM
This is so beautiful, I really love it. Very clearly written from the heart. Thank you for sharing. :)
Pick Avatar
September 1, 2022 at 5:24 AM
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
Lawless Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 4:43 AM
And sometimes they wander yet always come home...Nicely done Les and welcome to the "soup"
Pick Avatar
September 1, 2022 at 5:25 AM
Thanks for reading it and the welcome.
Agustin Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 7:48 AM
Thanks for sharing this. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." The Lord's blessings be with you.
Pick Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 5:24 AM
Thank you for your comments I appreciate it. regards Les.
Seeker Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 1:41 AM
Hope these words of wisdom are widely read ~ love conquers all. Beautiful poem. Enjoyed
Pick Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 5:22 AM
Thanks for reading and for your comment.
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