Life Can Be Very Hard

Life can be very hard and a struggle,
That one may want to succumb to defeat.
There are many things one has to juggle;
It is extremely tough to make ends meet.

I've learned to view life with a new lens,
I started seeing my blessings each day.
When I felt overwhelmed, I called my friends, 
Hardships may come; however, they don't stay.

Lessons can be learned in every new trial,
Like not spending money on frivolous things.
Taking each challenge in stride and a smile.
Embrace love, find shelter under her wings.

Let love be your guide as your face life’s test,
So you can have a winning attitude. 
In hard times, remember you're on a quest,
To find zest for life, with much gratitude. 

Life is a good opponent, makes one tough,
Round by round, you get stronger and stronger.
A fighter is born when you've had enough.
You're not bothered if the bout lasts longer

Struggles are apart of this thing called life,
They allow us to have tough skin and win.
One’s standing tall in the midst of much strife,
Because they tapped into their strength within.
                                








Contest: Life’s Struggles
Sponsor: Constance La France 
03/03/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Babcock Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 6:58 PM
Congratulations on your well written poem. God bless. love phyl
Roper Avatar
March 12, 2021 at 10:15 PM
Congratulations on your win, Alexis, well written verse. Hugs Eve
Goldsmith Avatar
March 12, 2021 at 10:45 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your line, "I started seeing my blessings each day." (I do also.) Too bad life has both good and bad. It would be nice if it was all good. Your write sure was good/great. Have a wonderful and blessed day/weekend...............
La France Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 9:53 AM
Alexis, congratulations on your win in my Life Struggles challenge with this wonderful Rhyme poem, well done _Constance
Andresen Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 1:43 AM
- No matter how much it hurts, it does not last for the entirety of our life ... it gets better, but you just have to believe that it will - Congratulations on your win, Alexis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 9, 2021 at 7:01 PM
The meaty part ... “ Let love be your guide as your face life’s test, So you can have a winning attitude. In hard times, remember you're on a quest, To find zest for life, with much gratitude.” ~ congrats on your win, Alexis!
Evans Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 2:39 PM
So beautiful, Alexis. Congratulations.
Proxenos Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 10:54 AM
Sound, wise words and advice my dear friend Alexis. You describe how life is exactly it has it ups and it has its downs. But both are necessary so that we come out of this churning whirling merry go round and we don't fall off, we hold onto it as we have built up our strength and moral to the extent that we can face anything. Blessing, hugs and love dear friend. A wonderful poem and so well penned, excellent. Jennifer. Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 10:52 AM
You're right: 'Life is a tough opponent.' Love that line! And the struggle comes to define us. Here's to triumph! :) gw
Lamoureux Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 3:23 PM
Wonderful advice. Hugs Rick.
Leffanta Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 10:50 AM
Every woman knows hard times eventually droop, but you have said it better! Aloha! Rico
Mcintosh Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 5:58 AM
Life, most definitely, can be hard.. but there is joy in the Lord... God bless you sweet lady... your gift shines. Love to you, Gina
Buhagiar Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 2:48 AM
You have described the subject of this contest very well. We have our ups and downs. We must never give up.
Horsman Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 1:02 AM
We had a saying when growing up in the Yorkshire Dales in England. 'One needs to go through the mill, before one can weave' And you have describe that exactly here in this wonderful deep yet positive poetry. Love it Alexis.
Buehler Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 7:55 PM
Hi Alexis, Your masterfully written poem displays a real winner's attitude. How can you not win, when you never give in to defeat? This is an impressive entry for the contest.
Smith Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 7:12 PM
Very encouraging and well put together..
Pettit Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 6:03 PM
Great advice conveyed in descriptive wording and rhyming. You must have taken longer than the average amount of time to put this poem together.
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