Opportunities

Enfeebled by suffering, my steps refused to abide my call
              Tears streamed down when opportunity gently walked into my life
         Should I or should I not accept the responsibility that breathed close by?
                  I laid aside my self pity, doused out the agony with pain killers 
                                       And put on my armour of fortitude
                                Smilingly I went forth with my two stalwarts 
                          As Alexander may have with his army against Poros
                  In a fierce battle of wits we won a magnificent love cup trophy 
                 Like a towering sterling chalice we held on to its proud handles 
                       The dopamine effect kept us beaming on the podium
                          As shutterbugs kept us showered in their limelight


                                                November 3, 2016
                                            For Nayda Ivette Negron
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Dietrich Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 7:33 PM
I see this was a winner from Nette's remarks and I see why. It's wonderful to read, Balveen.
Cheema Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 1:09 AM
Andrea , your gentle praise makes me elated. Love, Balveen
Onclaud Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 3:24 PM
how unique, balveen.. no wonder it hit the charts.. best congrats and huggs
Cheema Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 1:07 AM
Thanks, Nette! Infact, a your poems are such an inspiration ! Love, Balveen
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