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'i Shall Not Live In Vain'

You take steps without knowing where you will end up
You say words without knowing whose ears they will reach
I write without having an inkling who will read them
Yet you still take those steps
Yet you still utter those words
Me? I will continue to write;  not for recognition
Not to be applauded
Even if my words resonates with only one person at a time 
That is a sign, that 
I shall not live in vain
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Copyright © Wilma Neels | Year Posted 2022

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Harry Horsman Date: 1/26/2022 1:27:00 AM Wilma, you certainly will not live in vain, your poetry is so special to me and many many more whom love your rendering..Stay safe my poetic friend. Login to Reply

James Marshall Goff Date: 1/10/2022 2:35:00 AM Authentic words Wilma, nicely done, love, jim Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 1/6/2022 8:40:00 AM You will definitely not live in vain, Wilma! You have already made your mark! Keep on writing and sharing, my friend! ~ Happy New Year! // paul Login to Reply Wilma Neels Date: 1/8/2022 9:42:00 PM Thank you Paul! Happy New Year to you too :)

Jack Horne Date: 1/6/2022 5:22:00 AM love this thoughtful write - i didn't know you were on Soup these days but just noticed a comment you'd left for someone & wanted to say 'Hi'. Have a lovely New Year, my friend lfde x Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 1/5/2022 2:55:00 PM Nor shall you write in vain Wilma...this tree will not fall in the forest...unheard. well done Login to Reply Wilma Neels Date: 1/5/2022 8:27:00 PM Thank you John

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/5/2022 1:05:00 PM So true and yet this is a very supportive community. I suppose much past poetry was left in a notebook. This is one thing that the internet has helped with. Glad to read your poem! :) Login to Reply Wilma Neels Date: 1/5/2022 8:27:00 PM Hey Kim, hope you well. Thank you for stopping by, the last line was a prompt from a contest on another site. Just thought I would post the poem here as well. You are so right about the internet hey :-)

Alexis Y. Date: 1/5/2022 12:56:00 PM WoW! Wilma, This poem resonates with me very much, cause it’s how feel. Great last line! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones:-) Alexis Login to Reply Wilma Neels Date: 1/5/2022 12:58:00 PM Thank you so much Alexis! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones as well :)