Curtis Johnson Poet Couplet

Pick a Rose

If we are willing to learn, life is willing to teach
If we are willing to listen, the sounds of life will reach

If we are willing to receive, life has much to give
Let's take what life gives, make the best of it, and live

Sometimes, bad things will happen to good people and all of us
When trials come, be still and please do not rush

We do not always know what life will bring or share
We do know that others care, and will help us bare

There are  peaks and valleys; there are some tricks; but there are more treats
Life is sometimes cold and bitter; but more often, it is warm and sweet

There is a little of the bad, sad, and ugly; but life is really mostly good
Life can’t be all good because we don’t always do the things we should

Ignore the promises of the “quick fix”; it takes time for the wounds to heal
Don’t seek the “get  rich quickies”; such  likes are usually schemes and tricky 

So slow it down a notch or two, and get to know the good life
It’s staring us in the face, offering opportunities and grace

Take some time off; take a break; get away; and take a walk along the beach
Take a trip, but  not on a plane; relax and take it easy on a slow moving train

Turn off the alarm clock; don’t answer the phone too quickly; smell the colorful roses
Live and love the good life;  pick a rose, or maybe two; and share them with someone you love

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Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon December 28, 2016 at 3:59 PM Beautifully written. Thanks for sharing this great piece of advice ina poetic form. Much love, Adeniji. Curtis Johnson December 28, 2016 at 5:01 PM Thanks for your compliment Adeniji. Love to you my friend.