Stamina

STAMINA Nowhere near a force of nature Challenging a source of nature Building with the will to survive A small measurement for those who strive Lessons when it comes to strength Multiplying the time found in length Stop and learn the sound of weakness Hard to find when one is relentless Improving in a mental task The answers are found when we ask Stamina mania, you and I To perform bravely in all we do pump for long yet never strong Learn when ideas seem to fail The wrong action is to bail Thinking, thinking what could it be Will not solve the problem between you and me Practice is the best energy Memorize it-- stamina will come naturally SKAT 6-29-10

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Andrew Battaglino

Date: 8/29/2016 9:59:00 AM

I'm so glad I found this poem. Beautiful couplet. Andrew

Jesse Zerlaut

Date: 6/21/2016 12:48:00 AM

This is a great example of a couplet, thank you Skat. I want to try my own at some point. I have a lot to learn about poetry and this is a well thought out poem by a veteran of the art.

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/20/2016 10:26:00 AM

An excellent poem read from you. i have found two beautiful lines here in this poem..." Thinking, thinking what could it be Will not solve the problem...." Waiting to read your new poem my lovely sweet friend. Loved always, bl

Paul Callus

Date: 6/19/2015 3:14:00 PM

Skat, your advice comes from the pen of experience! Perhaps I should not have read too much between the lines! // paul

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 2/20/2015 4:02:00 AM

Excellent poem. Such smooth flow, and feeling. Thanks for your recent visits. I hope the New Year is treating you and your well.

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 8/13/2013 1:42:00 PM

It seems to come quite naturally to you... blessed Skat!

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 5/30/2013 11:36:00 AM

An outstanding couplet. Thanks for sharing this gem Skat. It's been a while. Hope you are doing fine. AO

Len Gasun

Date: 5/20/2013 11:24:00 AM

Hello, my very dear Skat. I'm so sooo happy that I've click on this poem of yours. I'm so delighted in reading it. i like it sooo much and found it a perfect poem for my class in Math. But, I will ask first your kind permission. Please, may I put it in my fave box and at the same time, borrow it and be used in my Math class? Thank you so much! Ops, I almost forgot. Thanks a lot again for my big win in your contest. I'm glad you liked it. Good night and God bless! love much 4ever,Leonora Leonora

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 9/2/2010 5:56:00 PM

Gritty and randy. I like this as it tends towards the Chicago blues school of lyrics. Yet it is not raunchy. Okay! REgards, Gerard

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/12/2010 9:58:00 AM

Fine work Keep'em coming Matthew Anish

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 8/6/2010 4:18:00 PM

good one!! I like the practice is the best energy....My hubby likes that idea.

Anthony Beesley

Date: 8/5/2010 8:59:00 AM

good and gritty

Sally Casey

Date: 7/20/2010 11:50:00 PM

WOW I actually liked this a lot, you're very good at rhyming!

Timothy Brumley

Date: 7/18/2010 4:16:00 PM

Hey a few beers will slow that engine down, or anti depressants work wonders delaying 'old faithful, or a couple of hydrcodone is best if you have a prescription laying around! Usually works for me:) Any man that wouldn't appreciate this poem from his mate is probably dead anyway or in need of a doctor!

Susan Mills

Date: 7/16/2010 4:58:00 PM

Enjoyed your poem today SKAT. Stamina takes practice! Love, Susan

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/16/2010 12:43:00 PM

Hi.. I see I have a placement in your contest but it has not yet been finalized.. doing that soon? this was pretty awesome too.. luv writing about the news report on Soup... brilliant idea my BBF..with luv..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/14/2010 9:49:00 PM

Hey, Irma. How are you doing? Hey, did you ever judge that one contest of yours, about news flash? Hmmm I can' t remember. Was anxious to see who you would choose. I never saw too many of them. Thanks for your lovely comment on my acrostic. You are the sweetest! LUv, Andrea

Sue Mason

Date: 7/8/2010 4:21:00 PM

LOL love the ending here ... memorize it indeed ...

Dakarai Cobb

Date: 7/8/2010 1:57:00 PM

loved the flow of this one skat. where have you been hiding yourself. i need my other favorite flirt.lol.lol.

Carol Fillmore

Date: 7/7/2010 5:19:00 PM

thanks for your comments on two of my poems. Glad you enjoyed! I enjoyed this poem!

Diiamond Rich

Date: 7/4/2010 2:00:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your poetry today.. I'm new to the soup so I hope you have an open mind as far as poetry. Enjoy ya day.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/3/2010 10:54:00 PM

lol,,looks like i'm the one in the brown,,lol...L.),..p..d

Royal Trevino

Date: 7/3/2010 6:46:00 PM

wow, i think i just learned something heh heh, you make it all interesting lol, love itXD, =(^.^)=Royal

John Weber

Date: 7/3/2010 5:34:00 PM

You express your viewpoint with style in the couplet form, S.K.A.T.! Peace.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/3/2010 4:47:00 PM

Hey BBF just wishing u a great July 4th celebration weekend.. am still sunning in Hawaii on vacation.. AlohA...good luck with your great contest... see u after July 11th...luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii.. AlohA..