Lenna Walker Poet Rhyme

Let Go

LET GO

You spend your time worrying
     about so many things
You take a little problem
     and give it giant wings

You let it cloud your senses
     leading happiness astray
You fret and whine relentlessly
     another ruined day

Choose your battles carefully
     all is not as it seems
Let go of the small things
     don't let them ruin your dreams

The little things have a way
     of working themselves out
It really isn't worth your while
     to cry and scream and shout

Sort out all your problems
     push the tiny ones aside
You will feel more joy each day
     less tears you will have cried

Focus on your blessings
   they will never make you blue
Choose a fresh prospective
     each day, a new view

This life is full of mountains
     but when you reach the top
You feel it was worth the struggle
     you're glad you didn't stop

Brush off the petty problems
     don't let them dig at you
Let go and enjoy happiness
     let each day be new.

4-22-2017

(2nd place - "Be Didactic" contest - 4-24-17)

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 29, 2017 at 1:58 PM Lenna, your poem makes a lot of sense to me. These words have a lot of meaning to me. I want to thank you for writing this poem. Thank you. To me this poem is double 7 Lenna Walker June 3, 2017 at 10:54 AM So glad you like it a lot Darlene. You kind words are much appreciated :)

Laken Smith May 9, 2017 at 10:52 PM Very moving and inspirational. Well done Lenna Walker June 3, 2017 at 10:53 AM Thank You Laken :)

Sara Chansarkar April 26, 2017 at 12:35 PM Its a precious message wrapped in simple words.Thanks for sharing Lenna! Lenna Walker April 26, 2017 at 3:38 PM Thank You Sara. I appreciate your time for reading AND your feedback :-)

Joseph May April 25, 2017 at 12:18 PM Congrats on your win Lenna Lenna Walker April 25, 2017 at 12:53 PM Thank you !! :-)

Kim Rodrigues April 24, 2017 at 9:44 PM An encouraging poem! Congrats! Lenna Walker April 25, 2017 at 12:54 PM Thank You Kim !!

John Anderson April 24, 2017 at 9:19 PM Congratulations on your Second placement in the contest. Well done! I really enjoyed reading your poem. Lenna Walker April 25, 2017 at 10:23 AM Thank You so much John ! I appreciate your support :-)

Emile Pinet April 24, 2017 at 4:32 PM This is a strong inspiring poem, full of wisdom and understanding, it lifts its message over the words like a warm wind might rattle the leaves on a summer's eve, leaving a smile in its wake. Emile. #7 Lenna Walker April 24, 2017 at 7:34 PM Thank you very much .... YOUR words make ME smile. I appreciate your time and your kind words. :-)

Chris Green April 24, 2017 at 8:27 AM What a fantastic and uplifting poem Lenna. I know a few people like this who take the littlest thing and give it those giant wings and then allow those wings to create a shadow that they can't get out from under. Facing problems, big or small with a positive attitude is the best way in my opinion. A wonderful poem my friend. Lenna Walker April 24, 2017 at 10:34 AM Goood morning Chris. I sometimes think I know TOO many like this. Thank You for your kind words and your opinion. A positive attitude makes for a clearer view and in turn can help resolve most things quicker.... MOST things. Have a beautiful day Chris !

Joseph May April 22, 2017 at 5:56 PM Great advice ..GL in the contest Lenna Walker April 24, 2017 at 10:15 AM Thank You kindly Joseph :)