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Life's Trials

The world tries to wear you down and use you up.
Just look it in the eye, don't let it sell you a pup.  
adversity is sent to try even the bravest man alive
with tests of courage and trials of mind
if it breaks you, keep in mind
That even broken crayons still colour fine.
So stand up tall and speak with pride
no man or woman deserves to fail  
so remember to grit your teeth and flash a smile 
and flick two fingers at lifes trials
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A  Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 11:25 PM
Stephen, Congratulations on your 101 in a ROW contest number 3 win, Luv SKAT
Merryman Avatar
July 11, 2016 at 4:39 PM
A good message, Stephen! Love that broken crayons line. Congrats on your placement in the contest!
Pennell  Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 8:29 AM
cheers kim always good to get a comment
A   Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 4:26 AM
Stephen,, Congratulations on your win. Stop by my blog "The Garden Spider" if you like. Nice to have you join my contest. Luv Linda
Pennell  Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 8:29 AM
cheers pd i have visited
Hoffman Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 8:34 PM
I really like your poem but especially the part about the broken crayons still color just fine part!:)
Pennell  Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 8:30 AM
cheers cheryl popular line that :-)
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