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Life ain't always fun and it ain't always easy but it's always an experience. It just depends on what you decide to learn from that experience that counts.

The Best Paths Always Move Forward

The best paths always move forward.
Don't waste your time looking back.
The things you've said, the things you've done,
Can never be brought back.

Don't waste the little time we have,
On anger or regret.
Just accept what you can't change.
Make peace and pay back debts.

Each new day is a fresh, new start.
Just learn from past mistakes.
No one's perfect, no not one,
Decide this day will be great.

Look up, have hope, move forward.
Let no one hold you back.
Do what you know is best for you,
And cut yourself some slack.

Sometimes there's no one to pick you up,
When you have had a fall;
But God helps those who help themselves,
When their back is against the wall.

Someone thinks so highly of you,
And knows what you can do;
The best friend you will ever have,
That friend, my dear, is You.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 1:16 PM
very good advise for one and all, Judy dear! I like the homespun feel to this.
Poet Avatar
June 17, 2023 at 11:03 AM
Judy, your poem captures the essence of reality and truth with remarkable honesty. Your words are wise and genuine.
Ball Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 11:53 PM
Thank you so much Lasaad. Y*our reviews are always so encouraging. God Bless, JB
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:55 AM
You’ve said it well! Advice from the wise moves one in the right direction!
Ball Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 7:53 AM
Thanks so much Kim. God Bless, JB
Baker Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 3:27 PM
Wise words, Judy. We must learn to live life in the present, it's the only time we have any control over. This is my first visit to your poetry, but won't be my last. I'll be following your poetry now and hope we can become poetry soup friends. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Ball Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Thank you so much Bill. God Bless and welcome, JB
Turner Avatar
May 31, 2023 at 9:12 AM
So true, Judy. Wise words indeed. It's crazy how quickly time gets by us. We have to live each momebnt to the fullest because there are no do overs.
Ball Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 3:02 PM
Thanks so much Daniel. God Bless, JB
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May 31, 2023 at 5:20 AM
Hi Judy you as I have said before are our on line psychologist. Each poem you post is wise and a lesson in living our lives in a content state of mind. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Ball Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 2:50 PM
Thank you so much Jennifer. God Bless, JB
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May 30, 2023 at 3:23 AM
Glad you are writing again. Have courage as I know you need it. Be positive. The world needs it.
Ball Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 2:42 PM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 9:23 AM
Agreed. One million per cent. Looking back just makes us sad. Positivity is what the world requires! Thanks, gw
Ball Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Y. Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Hi Judy, First of all, I am happy to see you posting again. This is such a real and raw on not living in the past. I agree, we must live in the now let go of past mistakes and stay true to ourselves. Thanks for writing such a write. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Ball Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB
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May 29, 2023 at 1:56 AM
Wonderful write. Enjoyed. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
Ball Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Thank you so much Gina. God Bless. JB
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May 29, 2023 at 1:56 AM
Judy a truly honest poem about realty and truth! Wise real words …. Love it! Debx
Ball Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 9:09 AM
Thank you so much Deb. God Bless, JB
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