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(The photographs are courtesy of Pixabay.com.  Also, no artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, machine learning (ML), etc., was used in the composition of this poem.)

Steady Going, with Hope Showing

Actions and hope that may keep us going
And give us some satisfaction knowing
That our care for others is still growing,
And our zest for life continues flowing;  

Are people and activities glowing
With their love and inspiration showing
That what we are reaping, we are sowing;
Ensuring we don’t chase what is blowing.

So when our challenges cup is bowing,
And through life’s rough rapids we are rowing,
In our hold is love we could be throwing
And patience and kindness we are towing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Love your pics too
Williams Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Thanks! It was fun finding them on Pixabay and then posting them here. BW
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Wow you really kept that monorhyme going with the owing rhymes! I wrote a simple acrostic with monorhyme. Just haven't posted it yet. Good luck in the contest.
Williams Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea, for your kind, supportive comments, as usual. I will look to read your acrostic, and very best to you in the contest, as well! Blessings & very best, Bartholomew
Goldsmith Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Your "Steady Going, with Hope Showing" is a lovely write with pretty pictures. Love the last picture of the sun the best. I enjoy reading... "Good Luck" I did, "What Is HOPE???" Have a lovely day writing away............
Williams Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Paula, thank you for your very gracious comments on my poem and accompanying pictures! I appreciate you. I read your "What is Hope" poem, and it seems like a strong entry in the poem. Best wishes to both of us! Blessings & very best, Bartholomew
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Hello Bartholomew Williams, Oh, wow! I agree with all these words. I like the like the last verse the best. I am making this poem my fav. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Hello Bartholomew, Your welcome. I wish you to have a nice dahy. also have a wonderful week. Your welcome again. Hugs. /Darlene/
Williams Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Thank you very much, Darlene, for dropping by with your truly uplifting comments and for making my poem a fave!! :) I will read more of your poetry soon. Have a great rest of your week and month, and thanks again! Blessings & very best, Bartholomew
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