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It Is, What It Is

It Is, What It Is

It was said to me last summer
That I say, “It is, what it is”
A lot of thoughts, since then simmer
Have I settled, by all I’ve missed?

Yet, settled, is NOT my chosen
Word or phrase that would best define
Circumstantial change: unspoken
I accept it, and realign

There are many things in life that
Happen outside of our control
You take each day the best you can
But, not always, as you are told

But don’t lie, steal, or cheat what’s right
Your obligation to yourself
Have faith to know, when it's time: fight
For, what is…. IS: personal wealth

© 2018 Jeffrey Spencer

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Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/22/2018 11:08:00 PM Awesome write, Jeffrey, and something everyone can learn from ... when all is said-and-done, we are faced with ourselves and how we have treated others in this life - the trail we have blazed - to look back and be proud of that, I think, is the most we can hope for, all-in-all. Love is the true wealth, and the blessings that it seeds. This is very thoughtful and powerful, and I enjoyed it thoroughly! Blessings! :-) Login to Reply Jeffrey Spencer Date: 5/24/2018 4:25:00 AM Thank you so much Gregory. I have always tried to do the right thing and have faith in others to also do the right thing, but nice guys finish last! At least my conscience will be clear! We just have to learn as we go, so NOT to be taken advantage of.