Just Stating the Obvious

Life is a cycle of joys and sorrows Ups and downs come and go, sometimes high, sometimes low Use your todays, don't think of tomorrows Failure is the stepping stone to success A win requires hard work, something we cannot shirk Challenges are needed to make progress A leopard cannot change his dotted spots Can't straighten a dog's tail, try it, you're bound to fail The speed of a ship is measured in knots There is no taste in the white of an egg Can't get taste without salt, for pickles it's default Love and trust must be earned, you cannot beg No one can number the stars in the sky The sand can't be counted, the rain not accounted Lightning can't be controlled by human eye No man can stop the bottles of heaven Clouds you can't number, or change winter to summer Can't give food to the young ones of raven God has deprived the ostrich of wisdom Her eggs she does not guard, her heart does become hard She's cruel, but that's her innate system The eagle mounts up, makes her nest on high The horse is not afraid, with thunder he's arrayed All these facts are obvious, can't deny 05.18.2021
10.12.10 syllables For Brother Jacob's "Just stating the obvious" contest
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Merryman Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 4:26 PM
Well done, Jo! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Seeker Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 10:49 PM
Big wow! Congrats on your win, Jo!
Kendrick Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 2:18 PM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara
Turner Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 1:09 PM
(standing and applauding) Well done, Jo. One can learn a lot from reading the Bible.
Dietrich Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 12:11 PM
I really like this, Jo. BIG congrats.
Roper Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brother Jacob's contest, Jo.
Cunningham Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Wise words indeed Jo, I see congrats are in order. Tom
Goldsmith Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 9:29 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Thanks for adding Job 38, 39. He went through hell. Have a blessed day...........
Mcconnell Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 8:29 AM
Great pen Jo, really good imagery with lovely rhyme too. Take care always, blessings, Gordon
Buhagiar Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 5:55 AM
Great poem that means a lot if you're wise enough.
Pandit Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 4:45 AM
Much depth and wisdom in your poem. So well written, Jo. All the best.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 4:26 AM
Sometimes obvious facts cannot be seen by those whose soul's eyes are closed! Excellent poem: Informative, profound, and pretty, my little sister, Jo! Hugs xxx
Andresen Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 3:21 AM
- True, facts can not be denied ... a great poem, Jo :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Agustin Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 2:07 AM
I say "Amen" to all of these. Thanks for sharing your Bible-inspired wisdom expressed poetically. God bless you.
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