Footprints

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.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/16/2022 11:12:00 AM

wow, I see this is your very first post here with a TROPHY win . Big congrats and well deserved.

Les Pick
Date: 11/16/2022 2:40:00 PM

Thank you Andrea for your response, regards Les.

David Smith

Date: 11/8/2022 11:11:00 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

Les Pick
Date: 11/9/2022 4:15:00 AM

Thanks David for your kind words pleased you liked it. Regards Les.

Phil Capitano

Date: 9/30/2022 4:48:00 AM

Excellent write, Les, full of wisdom and advice. Congrats on your win.

Les Pick
Date: 11/9/2022 4:13:00 AM

Thank you Phil. Regards Les.

Susan Woodrow

Date: 9/25/2022 9:43:00 PM

A beautiful winning rhyme! Esp. love your opening and closing stanzas :)

Les Pick
Date: 11/9/2022 4:12:00 AM

Thank you Susan for your comment. Regards Les.

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 9/24/2022 11:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your 1st place win. So many words spoken that are so true.

Les Pick
Date: 9/24/2022 8:35:00 PM

Thanks Janis.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 9/24/2022 4:02:00 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

Les Pick
Date: 9/24/2022 8:33:00 PM

Thank you for the toast. Les.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/24/2022 2:34:00 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

Les Pick
Date: 9/24/2022 4:02:00 AM

Thank you Rose.

Sara Jolly

Date: 8/30/2022 10:13:00 PM

This is so beautiful, I really love it. Very clearly written from the heart. Thank you for sharing. :)

Les Pick
Date: 9/1/2022 5:24:00 AM

Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.

John Lawless

Date: 8/2/2022 4:43:00 AM

And sometimes they wander yet always come home...Nicely done Les and welcome to the "soup"

Les Pick
Date: 9/1/2022 5:25:00 AM

Thanks for reading it and the welcome.

Beata Agustin

Date: 7/27/2022 7:48:00 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.

Les Pick
Date: 7/28/2022 5:24:00 AM

Thank you for your comments I appreciate it. regards Les.