Cheryl Hoffman Poet Rhyme

Rogue Waves

In this uncertain life you work hard everyday,
step in the hamster wheel you have mounting bills to pay,
careful not to resort to temptation you crave,
you think of the Que Sera Sera song sung by Doris Day,

You watch the news people are filled with rage,
hoping agains't hope that humanity will turn a different page,
feeling like that solitary hamster stuck in his cage,
people who have no problems resist you like the plague,

Things seem to go pretty smoothly then you have a rogue wave,
major health and financial problems out of the blue like a slap in the face,
you hang in there and keep swimming for your life trying to be brave,
just keep hanging ten on your surfboard knowing that Jesus saves,

Another day of waves of anxiety is the price we pay,
worrying about our country's future and our children's fate,
sometimes you feel like time is short and your just devil's play,
anxiety is the devils priority until were in our graves.



2-23-17

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Paul Schneiter August 23, 2017 at 8:37 AM Cheryl, You tell it like it is, and do so in fine poetic form. The image of the hamster wheel is ingenious. Hugs, Paul Cheryl Hoffman August 23, 2017 at 6:54 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Paul!~hugs~Che :)

Jeanie Bennett February 28, 2017 at 8:49 PM Powerful words Che !!! xoxoxoxo ~~ Jeanie ~~ Cheryl Hoffman February 28, 2017 at 8:52 PM Thanks so much Jeanie; you are very kind!! xo ~Che :)

Kim Rodrigues February 27, 2017 at 9:34 AM I think, Cheryl, we grew up in the same generation! My mom used to sing Que Que Sera to us. And so true of that rogue wave. More and more clinging to Jesus. Suffering must happen. But Jesus! Cheryl Hoffman February 27, 2017 at 8:34 PM I grew up in the 70's (the teen years) many moons ago. Your Mom sounds like a sweet person singing that Doris Day song to you…Your right about more clinging to Jesus! Thanks for kind comment~Che :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. February 25, 2017 at 5:43 AM Btw ... I gave this poem a double 7, and a fave. Triple decker for you, Cheryl. Enjoy the cherry on top willya. Much love and respect. Cheryl Hoffman February 25, 2017 at 8:03 AM Lol, I'll savor every bite of it! Thanks so much again!~Che :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. February 25, 2017 at 5:40 AM 7!!! I love the existential light bulb burning bright in your soul, Cheryl. I agree w/Daniel ... powerful observations. Pure introspection and reflection. You are a brave soul, this poem bespeaks this truth. Beautiful poetry of wisdom, my dear friend. Love w/no limit. Cheryl Hoffman February 25, 2017 at 8:01 AM Thanks so much for such a kind flattering comment Freddie; I really appreciate it my friend! P & L~Che :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 23, 2017 at 1:48 PM I love the image of surfing life's rogue waves :) Cheryl Hoffman February 23, 2017 at 7:09 PM Thanks so much for kind comment Maureen!~Che :)

Daniel Turner February 23, 2017 at 9:52 AM We learn to tread water to keep from going under or grab onto something to keep from getting washed away. Love your observations, Mrs Cheryl:) Cheryl Hoffman February 23, 2017 at 7:09 PM Thanks so much for kind comment Daniel!~Che :)