Life

Power comes to those who would prevail,
In mind, in sight, in countenance, in name,
Thus arbitrate for one, who must avail,
Of humble heart and gentle ease to gain,
Wisdom comes to him, who would return,
To challenges most fearsome and most loath,
If in his heart the blazing fire burns,
And every lesson brings about its growth,
Beauty comes to all who would but see,
That love and grace so tender and so still,
Is worthy of a patient mind that’s free,
To please, to smile as others balk and shrill, 
And peace it comes to those who would contrive,
That power, wisdom, beauty will revive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Delacroix Avatar
April 23, 2010 at 8:56 PM
It is amazing what wisdom and beauty can do to a mind! Great write David. You have soupmail. Best wishes, Caroline.
Shango Avatar
April 9, 2010 at 5:55 AM
A great constellation of wisdom here ... an astute application of craft, an enjoyable read. Well done. One love
Meade Stephenson Avatar
April 2, 2010 at 9:01 AM
A most powerful message you have conveyed here David! The meter is superb! Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my writes! Have a Gloriously Blessed Easter~Mary~
Kendrick Avatar
March 29, 2010 at 4:42 AM
I especially like lines 9-11. Sara
Chachere Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 10:16 AM
beautiful poetry. beaty truly does come to those who see it for what it is. -Always&Forever Lynette
Chircop Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Enjoyed reading you...great poem..Charma
A   Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Deep, with true insights. Nice
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 12:09 PM
David, you have down the meter to a Tee!! These were the two lines I liked most: If in his heart the blazing fire burns, And every lesson brings about its growth, With passion for what one does and growth from mistakes, that is how we grow. Loved that message. Luv, Andrea
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March 27, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Wonderful Sonnet David .. or shall I call u Buddah? luv that on your comment to me today.. but if it wasn't for the BLOOD.. we would not have the FREEDOM.. so I believe and your poem fits in the same way.. power is the prevailing force in all things today.. those who have it prevail and those who don't succumb .. that is why the BLOOD makes us strong .. and the FREEDOM makes us flourish... luv ya u know.. u are a straight up guy... luv.. "Sweetheart"
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March 27, 2010 at 8:39 AM
This would be a better world if we all followed the guidance offered in your excellent poem, David. Much wisdom and insight into human nature! Love, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 4:40 AM
vERY NICE, We are gonna have a good revival!! I like it! Power comes in many forms.
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