Success Is Successful Self-Acceptance-W

When I was a child though bright but always in fright
Accepted whatever the people furled with fury or flurry
Resulted in to know self –my strengths and weaknesses
That gave me a chance to know what I am in reality.

I accepted all challenges to my large family life
Self-acceptance came from meeting challenges
As a result of that, I went beyond all of them.
Learnt, the greatest success is successful acceptance.

One of my grandsons says I am like a fierce tiger
But the fierceness is in my words and not deeds
One of my daughter-in-laws says I am a volcano
Bursting but beneficently and that too very rarely.

I have never numbed myself in trials and tribulations
Nor built mental walls to exclude pain from my life
And have found peace not in denial, but in victory
And never in life have been interested in stolen goods.


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Ninth place winner in:
Contest: Switch sponsored by John Heck
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Davis Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 12:27 PM
Dr. Ram Such an honest and interesting poem about yourself and the way you feel. Thank you for the nice comment on my Umbrella poem.
Deshpande Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 8:39 AM
Thanks for your comments on my poems. Happy new year in advance. With Love sapna
R Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 2:43 AM
Congrats on your win with this great entry, Dr.! Enjoy your honor! Hugs, Emilia
Villarosa Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Congratulations, Dr. Ram on your well deserved and talented verse. A very encouraging words you imparted. Appreciate your kind comment. (^_^) Noel.
Brown Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 4:57 AM
Congratulations Dr. Ram on your win in John Heck's "Switch" contest. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations on your win in this fine contest...Sara
Richards Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 8:19 AM
What honesty and self examination, a look at ourselves is often filled with the explanation of family dynamics, yet sometimes how we become who we are, simply comes from somewhere inside ourselves. Congratulations on this fine poem of introspection!! ~ Carrie
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November 28, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Congrats Dr. Poet...well done and well deserved my friend...always a joy to read your work....Michael
Neels Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 9:39 PM
Congratulations Dr. Ram on your awesome win in John's contest ;-) enjoy the rest of your weekend as well
Villarosa Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Congratulations, Dr. Ram on your well deserved win. Interesting to read. (^_^) Noel.
Harper Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 8:45 PM
Excellent, delving inside and sharing it, congrats on winning :)
Sweetheart Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 8:29 PM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your big win in John's contest with this wonderful write and super entry my friend full of expression and poignant words.. enjoy another big victory tonight with luv..
Mannan Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Another great win. Many congratulations dear Dr. ram
Smalling Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM
I have not read your work in a while, today was exceptional ... I quiet ease I sat with your verse, and felt special in the universe ... that you write and gave me the privilege to read. Thanks, my friend.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Wonderful thoughts Dr. Ram.. a great write and most enjoyable read for the Switch contest .. good luck my dear friend.. for an awesome entry ..luv..
Conerly Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 2:20 PM
Very interesting ending...poem reads like a story. I enjoyed
Mills Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 3:27 PM
Positiveness towards ourself I believe is a wonderful gift we give ourselves. Good to read your poem today! - Susan Mills
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November 14, 2010 at 4:11 AM
This is almost a confessional and it expands and deepens in the last two verses. Good luck in the contest, Dr. and Thank you as always. I apologize to all for lagging behind , but I am going back to school for a degree on-line and it has been hectic. Regards, Gerard
Kendrick Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Good luck in the contest with this excellent work..Reads like winning material..Reads like you are a very strong man..I was honored by your presence at my work "A Blanket Of Clay"..Thanks...Sara
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November 12, 2010 at 11:17 AM
You and your life are a rich tapestry of values and experiences, Dr. Ram. You are blessed to have a family that appreciates just how unique you are. Beautiful self-portrait in verse.
Knop Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 8:18 AM
dear Dr. Ram, we must be brothers in mind! Enjoyed very much your philosophical thoughts! Gert
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November 11, 2010 at 6:37 AM
the third stanza is the key to the whole thing. facing challenges with bravery. john h loving iii
Ruebel Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Dr. Mehta, There is a life lesson in all that you have written here. Your words are worth repeating. Thank you As Always, Shar
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November 10, 2010 at 10:13 AM
A success write indeed, luck with the contest" swell with strong thoughts" ( Lin~RA )
Neels Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Dr. Ram, a great insightful write into your character, an awesome entry for John's contest as well. Good luck to you ;)
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