Honesty

Hard times taught me how to walk.

Toes of my feet grew sore, slowing my climbing
But since the sacred duty of progression
Kept fondling my ear I had to keep going.

Humble ideas and thoughts
Brought about principled ideals
To be established.

In the wilderness I met
Old sages who unconsciously revealed to me
That longing is a pain concealed.
And I had no choice but 
To agree with them.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 12:43 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." Have a blessed day.
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January 21, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Tshifhiwa great poem. Enjoyed reading........ SKAT **
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