Now That We Are Here

It’s not so difficult to enjoy this awesome life.
Now that we are here, why look for grief or strife?

Strife will come, but there is so much more that life can be.
Why not live it with love and laughter. Live life vibrantly!

Awaken and embrace each new day with awe.
Smile a lot, and if you hear a juicy joke – guffaw!

Leave your heartstrings open to be played just like a song.
Accept those who annoy you, and make your love be strong.

Learn from your mistakes so that you might grow,
remembering that you are sure to reap whatever you sow.

Have gratitude, faith and hope; and always give and give!
Yes, live life with vibrancy, and happily you’ll live. 

March 20, 2023
For Unseeking Seeker's Now That We Are Here Poetry Contest
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Scorpio Avatar
April 4, 2023 at 5:39 PM
"Strife will come, but there is so much more that life can be." If it were possible to hug someone's words I would never let these go. This is my creed this is how I wake up every morning. I love reading something that brings out my emotion. Warmly A.S.
Daniel Avatar
March 29, 2023 at 6:34 AM
Great thoughts, Andrea, congratulations:)
Maverick Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 12:17 PM
Well if it can be that good here what will heaven Be like.?
Turner Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Another fine write, Andy. Pure thoughts in an ugly world.
Proxenos Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 6:31 AM
Andrea, my dear friend and first friend on soup i have missed you but love you poetry sis.This poem is wise, informative, and surely all of us should take note, good luck in the contest. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Poet Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 5:51 AM
Fantastic Couplets In addition, excellent advice from you, Andrea, which fits in well with the subject of the contest. Good luck
Roper Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 3:48 AM
Great verse, Andrea, I didn't know what to write." Accept those who annoy you, and make your love be strong." I need to do this more often.
Andresen Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 3:22 AM
- Lovely written ... and truth in every line, Andrea - Good luck in the contest - hugs
Edmonds  Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 2:43 AM
Fabulous Couplets Andrea, good advice too, perfect for the theme of the contest… Belle
Rolland Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 1:03 AM
precious words, to be read and read again, thanks a lot andrea
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