I Will

I will nourish laughter
And kindness in this life
I'll nod my head in silence
But I'll speak when I am right

I will greet a cloudy day
With an optimistic glare
I will see a gloomy sky
But I'll know the sun is there
.

I will have ambition
And I'll remember what I'm taught
I will fight for what is mine
And work for what is not

I will work on silent projects
And the visions that I see
Others will take credit
But I'll know that it was me

I will be a shining star
And a blessing to my friends
You might laugh when I have failed
But I will smile and try again

By: Kyle Ezra Kriticos
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Lamoureux Avatar
March 13, 2020 at 9:23 AM
What a great and wise first poem. Thanks for your visit and comment.
Ligon Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 9:05 AM
Enjoyed this affirmative, uplifting poem!
Horsman Avatar
July 16, 2018 at 5:16 PM
Taking in your fist post Kyle, love this poem that flows so well, and the subject matter, right up my street, so applicable even today, Harry
Downing  Avatar
March 25, 2018 at 8:22 PM
I know I read this before but so worth rereading it. It's so well written and a great message... shine on my friend :)
Downing  Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 5:50 PM
I very much love this one... (^_^)
Mcconnell Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 1:52 PM
Liked this Kyle, superbly penned indeed.
Mister Roboto Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 2:12 AM
Shining star!
Wesley Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Have read them all and look forward to more, keep the pen going. Elizabeth
A   Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 4:02 PM
No destroying from me Kyle,, game days are over here on the soup.. I just stayed with the name... Now i'm just a silly girl trying to find a new poetry form... lol.. anyways~ this is a willing poem to live by... smile and never give up.. i sure have not,,, take care,..p.d.
Dailey Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 1:36 PM
Nice
Mehta Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Creative self introspective thoughts, Kyle
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