Painting Pain


When pain comes like a flashing flood,
Dare to swim in it;

When pain erupts like a blasting volcano,
Dare to burn in it;

When pain blows like a whirling cyclone,
Dare to fly in it;

When pain breaks like a shaking earthquake,
Dare to stand in it;

When pain flows like a roaring tsunami,
Dare to drown in it;

When pain hurts like a searing fire,
Dare to smile in it.



01/27/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2019 at 9:21 PM
Wow, Jo. We certainly do fear pain and your message is powerful. Congrats on your win.
Ashley Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 5:34 PM
Your dare to face pain rather than hide from it, is expressed with beautiful brevity, Jo. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 6:13 PM
How AWESOME this is. Congrats for your win, Jo.
One Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 4:38 PM
In every pain there is a message and we are so much stronger when we come through it..
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 3:20 PM
great advice in a terrific poem!
Pandit Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 10:11 AM
I like the challenge you offer..defying attributes that prevent us from achieving. A confident tone in your write!
Onclaud Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM
jo, what an uplifting poem!... we shall dare live fully.. huggs
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