Knocked Down

Knocked down

When I’m down I’m miserable,
But that won’t do at all,
Reef up yer bloody bootstraps, boy,
Walk tall, don’t bloody crawl.

Depression black has arrived,
Kick it up the cods,
Don’t drag yer feet, tiptoe n jive,?
And rise above the odds.

Let the mighty spirit in you surge,
Feel it’s strength and power,
You are more than mortal, merge,
Gods will and strength is ours.

Don Johnson 14-july-11

Brian Strand
Contest Name	A POETES any theme@form max 14 lines
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Roberts Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 6:24 PM
I like this one Don, wonderful message
Wesley Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM
A wonderful write and best of luck in the contest!
Warden Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Love this..very uplifting...hugs to you
Poet Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM
very uplifting write here Don...enjoyed.
Sweetheart Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 9:23 AM
wow .. u continually surprise and amaze me DON with this firepower poetry luv.. I cannot imagine u knocked down with anything in life.. u are too ...too .. too... well I have to soup mail u my adjective..luv.. later... good luck in the contest.. for sure will fly high...oh..
Sumler Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 5:02 AM
Very inspirational write my friend. Truly uplifting!
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