Preparation

You can't always have it all
You can't always play ball
You can end up falling short 
When your goals are tall

You have to pick up the slack
You can't always be on the right track
You might have to get off the next stop,and walk back!
You get what you put in 
You get back what you payback

Life's about with you give
As much as its about what you receive 

You got to take what you get
Learn what you can,and only take sure bets
Other wise instead of being right with wisdom,your left with regret

Read between the words 
Pay attention to there actions
Other wise life's like waiting in line 
Rather then being the attraction
And your kids been on every other ride and still has no satisfaction

Take what you can from this life
Pass the knowledge down to the ones who carry your name 
Prepare them for the task
Give them strength to admit there faults,and never blame 

Tell them to carry there name with there head up tall
Or don't let them carry it at all

At the end of the day
What is the purpose if its not to better this earth
Things to be considered before your wife gives birth 

Why have a child with your wife
If there's no chance at,providing quality life?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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September 26, 2013 at 10:28 PM
This is such a truthful and powerful piece of poetry. Full of thought and depth. You pull the reader in with this intriguing and strong work. nice job
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July 20, 2013 at 1:37 PM
a cutting edge thought. LINDA
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