Pride

As I wear this old lions hide More than once I've had to walk away from my pride How many times I shoulda cried Instead, I only lied What if I had tried Actually, put forth and applied I knew what I really wanted inside But with my wishes, I could not abide Was it really that easy to decide Well, It wouldn't have been the same ride Pride

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Quoth Theraven

Date: 5/1/2025 10:39:00 PM

Jay, "More than once I've had to walk away from my pride". Maybe the best way to discover purpose. Good to see the trail led you back here. -Richard

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/12/2025 8:53:00 PM

This gives a lot of thought. I guess we need to have some pride to be alive. I enjoy your poem.

Jay Moore
Date: 1/13/2025 7:41:00 AM

Pride can also give hope when all seems lost. Thanks for reading.