Karen Jones Poet I do not know?

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For contest sponsored by Hilo Poet

Persevere

The older I get the more I grow
It’s apparent to me I do not know
There’s always something to learn 
Keep on moving as the world turns
Why are instincts in animals so strong
To thrive and survive and carry on

Yet in some humans who have despair
Suicidal ideation thoughts are there
No one is perfect and minds can be 
A source of pain a source of peace 
Coloring life’s lenses we silver see
Sifting cleanses setting souls free

Do not forget in your pact with death
You may transfer pain to someone else
You must be certain that you persevere
Despite cherry challenges fuchsia fears
Lift up your spirits with the Holy Ghost
Always near us when we need Him most

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William Kelii Kekaula November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM I'm glad you've entered my contest, as there are several great writers, but they were swept under the rug. They entered my I'I do not know? Poetry Contests as Free Verse, or other? How can they do that, 'I do not know? ‘Hehehe~With my compliments, Aloha, William. Karen Jones November 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM lol! It happens. Thank you for my placement in your contest!

Sotto Poet November 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM Exquisite reflections linger in this poem. The topic you have selected bears significance and relevance, resonating with the currents of thought that shape our understanding. Hearty congratulations on your win in the contest. Karen Jones November 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM Thank you dear Sotto!

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM Very good musings here, dear. You chose a relevant important topic Karen Jones October 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM Thank you Andrea!

Paula Goldsmith October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM I enjoyed reading this powerful "Persevere" write. I have never heard one may transfer pain to someone else. Can learn something new at any age. "Good Luck" If for a contest. Have a blessed day writing away.............. Karen Jones October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM Yes. If a person feels they can escape troubles and pain by ending their own life they leave others loved ones friends family who then inherit the pain because the person died in such a fashion. Thanks for reading!

Kim Rodrigues October 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM Do not forget in your pact with death You may transfer pain to someone else…sadly so. … Lift up your spirits with the Holy Ghost Always near us when we need Him most. …and the verse’s center line gains attention…love it. Karen Jones October 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM Thanks Kim!