Life Is Not a Bed of Roses

When things pull you down
You can build up a little hope
Try hard till a way is found
For it’s the way for you to cope

You’ll need support and love
And you’ll find them among the closest
So seize the guide from above
Challenges can be easily met

Some situations you may let go
Courage you gather and move on
Another one may not be status quo
Other options may aid you grow

Roses have thorns, you see
Handling with care is needed
To protect yourself from injury
Hurt are those who go unheeded
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Gist Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 3:08 PM
It sho' nuff ain't! Nice work!
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April 5, 2018 at 12:47 PM
Thank you, my friend. All the best
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December 19, 2017 at 8:35 PM
Hello Beejadhur, roses do have thorns I know, they are my favourite flowers. Always have been. This is a beautifully written poem. Have a nice evening my friend.
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December 29, 2017 at 6:28 PM
All the best for the New Year.
Sewumber Avatar
December 21, 2017 at 11:54 AM
Thank you my friend. I love roses. I grow white ones for they symbolise love and purity.Thanks again.
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May 10, 2015 at 10:54 AM
Beejadhur :) Congratulations on having your poem featured this Mothers Day. SKAT love
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July 25, 2016 at 5:39 PM
Thanks skat
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May 8, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Beejadhur, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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May 12, 2015 at 8:45 PM
Thank you my friend. I shall keep reading your poems. They are very interesting.
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May 7, 2015 at 2:13 PM
Beejadhur, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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May 12, 2015 at 8:47 PM
So kind of you, my friend. Thank you. Sure we'll keep following> I too enjoy reading your poems.
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