Kim Merryman Poet Verse

Perseverance Is Key

Two steps
forward, three steps
back. That's the way it seems
life goes sometimes, barely moving
forward at a snail's pace.
Perseverance
is key.

Life is
worth the living,
though hardships may beset.
Nothing worthwhile will be easy.
Sometimes you have to fight.
Perseverance
is key.

Follow 
the Yellow Brick
Road worked for Dorothy
in the "Wizard of Oz", but she
still faced a few setbacks.
Perseverance 
was key.

Keep on
seeking, keep on
moving, don't give up hope.
Even Noah had to wait for
flood waters to recede.
Perseverance 
was key.

And once
you reach your goal,
Rejoice and Celebrate!
But don't stop your forward movement.
Don't become complacent.
Perseverance 
is key.

6/4/21
For William Kekaula's Heptastich contest

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Sam Kauffman June 9, 2021 at 9:26 AM Wonderfully penned Kim. Love the Noah reference! Perseverance and patience do walk hand in hand as great motivators. Congratulations on your win! Kim Merryman June 9, 2021 at 10:55 AM Thank you, Sam!

Edward Ibeh June 9, 2021 at 4:30 AM Delightful and inspirational, Kim:-) Congratulations on your win! Kim Merryman June 9, 2021 at 10:55 AM Thank you, Edward!

Christuraj Alex June 9, 2021 at 3:26 AM A poem with plenty of truths of life and the need to move forward. Congratulations! Kim Merryman June 9, 2021 at 10:55 AM Thank you, Christuraj!

Jenna Logan June 9, 2021 at 1:59 AM Congratulations on having written a winning poem, Kim. Kim Merryman June 9, 2021 at 10:54 AM Thank you, Jenna!

Beata Agustin June 9, 2021 at 1:44 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing these words of wisdom triumphantly declared. God bless you. Kim Merryman June 9, 2021 at 10:54 AM Thank you, Beata!

William Kelii Kekaula June 8, 2021 at 11:35 PM You nailed it with the falsehood of complacency, whereby, we lower our guard, Kim, wonderfully done. I am grateful for your participation and my compliments on your placement my friend, Aloha! Kim Merryman June 9, 2021 at 10:54 AM Thank you so much, William for my placement! I am thrilled!

Victor Buhagiar June 4, 2021 at 10:57 PM Wonderful poem on perseverance. We need it so much these days. Kim Merryman June 9, 2021 at 10:53 AM Yes we do, Victor. Thank you for your comment!

Jack Horne June 4, 2021 at 2:31 PM wise words here. thanks very much for the kind message on my birthday blog - so sorry I've only just seen it Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 6:47 PM Thank you, Jack and you are welcome!

Rama Balasubramanian June 4, 2021 at 11:07 AM So true love it! Only those who stop trying fail, others die as fighters Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 6:47 PM Thank you, Rama!

Victor Buhagiar June 4, 2021 at 10:55 AM Perfect stanza construction and a lesson to be learned. Hugs. Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 6:47 PM Thank you, Victor!

Tom Cunningham June 4, 2021 at 10:50 AM So true Kim, never give up. Enjoy your weekend Tom Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 6:46 PM Thank you, Tom! Enjoy your weekend also!