Stupefied

Challenging luck with hard work,
hanging on faith gets you nowhere;
Hoping to float but you need to swim,
drifting along won’t get you there;

Tied up choked by a winsome wish,
stupefied unable to survive;
Tried to coast down a lazy river,
nullified talent with no drive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Mccann Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 12:36 PM
Yes. Even at four score and ten, I have to keep reminding myself that just having a good idea is not sufficient! I especially like the hoping to float but... Elizabeth
Udaeta Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Thank you. Also you are 100 percent correct.
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