Growth Amongst Glass

Life is a train, with a turbulent trot, with rickety paths, veering off quite a lot,
But once in reflection, I suddenly see, that every crevice fallen has made me, me.
So, I am proud, of what has been cultivated from neglect, abuse and hurdles; something solid and sound,
Punishment made me kind, sadness made me smile, and cultured an attitude and ethos to go the extra mile,
After a long time distilling I suddenly found, my lemons became lemonade, I could feel the comfort of my feet now unbound.

Life is a flower, with seasons of highs and lows,
Blemishes and colour fades but an assurity of growths,
Of colour and opportunity in this cyclical cycle, 
A promise of potential amongst the tangled roots, blurred vision of hope, survival.

Life is to be lived, not trundled along,
Not passive nor obligated, full of wonders and adventures life-long.
So my message to you, and any alike,
Is no matter your path covered, make your next steps dreamlike.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Agustin Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet 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." Be blessed.
La France Avatar
November 15, 2020 at 5:23 AM
Alice, wonderful poem and welcome to Poetry Soup _Constance
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November 15, 2020 at 4:09 AM
Great first post Alice.. Welcome to poetry soup.
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November 14, 2020 at 11:03 AM
That is wonderful Alice, if only we could make all our steps dreamlike, then we’d surely be certain of a wonderful life. Love the poem... Belle
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