Jim Slaughter Poet Rhyme

Stuff Happens

When things don't turn out
Quite the way you hoped they would,
Don't withdraw into a shell, or worse,
Don't scream and curse the universe.
Onto each head some rain must fall,
Life is a crap shoot, after all,
Stuff happens.

When you hold on to dreams
Much longer than you should,
You will find out, to your dismay,
With time, some dreams just fade away,
But the world keeps turning even then,
And hearts that break can also mend,
Stuff happens.

But, don't give up on dreams,
Don't banish them for good.
We all will have our turn at plate,
And call it luck, kismet, or fate,
We each get our allotted share,
Life is dispassionate but fair,
And to everybody everywhere
Stuff happens.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Sam Kauffman August 19, 2022 at 10:23 AM Wonderful rhymes with a deep philosophical message Jim. "Hearts that break can also mend." What a great message. Hold onto your dreams they may just come true but not necessarily just the way one envisions them. Enjoyed this very much! Blessings on your dreams. Jim Slaughter August 19, 2022 at 10:35 AM Thank you, Sam. Yes, dreams don't always much like to follow rules or game plans, but it's still important to have them.