The Flower of Adversity

If you never try,
you will never know.
If there's no stuggle
there's no progress,
so how can you ever grow?
After the coldest winter
doesn't the flower bloom the most.
Each storm has its' reward,
yet not seen & doesn't show.
Stay firm & rooted,
& all shall come to pass.
Remain true to who you are
Flower of Adversity:
& just watch how long you last.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Oops! I almost forgot to congratulate you on having your very special poem about strengthening...featured this week, Damion. (I must have been distracted by the first ever End Line Word member contest (my first sponsored contest…See my blogs for information.) Anyway, I didn’t want the week to pass without congratulating you. So, Congratulations!!! Smiles, Dane Ann
Austin Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Didactic as a pistol! Congrats on this selection. Love, daver
Palli Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Clever write and congrats
Fraser Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Many congratulations to you for you poetry being featured on the Soups home page >> James
Brown Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 6:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured on PoetrySoup this week Damion. May you have many more featured. Love, Carol
Segal Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 4:52 AM
May I say I have really enjoyed reading your poems! I can't wait to read more! thank you, love Simone
Brown Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 9:54 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup . Please keep writing and posting your poetry. I enjoyed reading your poem today and hope to read more soon. Love, Carol
Foulk Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 6:36 PM
yes welcome to poetrysoup, and this was a great piece you wrote hope to see many poems posted here.
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August 21, 2008 at 1:30 PM
So much truth to your words. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
Richards Avatar
August 21, 2008 at 6:06 AM
There is a good lesson to learn in this fine poem! Nicely done....Carrie
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