Linda Alice Fowler Poet Couplet

Tough Love

clutching at straws
     struggling without cause

falling further behind
     your actions you malign

slipping into despair
     considering your life unfair

borne of self-destruction
     feeding your own seduction

whirling into frustration
     feeling deep desperation

no extended hand
     sinking in quicksand	

well, so what my dear friend
     believe it or not, this is not the end

suck it up, buttercup
     this is the part where you get up 

you didn’t die; you weren’t maimed
     no one but you is to blame

fight for your dignity, your self-esteem
     join the humankind mainstream.

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Beata Agustin October 7, 2020 at 7:35 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this uplifting muse in your awesome poetic style. God bless you. Linda Alice Fowler October 8, 2020 at 5:40 AM Thank you Beata! Linda

Edward Ibeh October 7, 2020 at 1:41 PM Quite a remarkable piece, Linda:-) Congratulations on your well-deserved first place win! Linda Alice Fowler October 7, 2020 at 1:42 PM Thank you for stopping by with kind words and encouragement Edward. Linda

John Watt October 6, 2020 at 9:56 PM Well done, and some good points. Congrats on your #1 win. Linda Alice Fowler October 7, 2020 at 6:20 AM Many thanks John. Linda

L. J. Carber October 6, 2020 at 3:20 PM congrats on your win, Linda! Linda Alice Fowler October 6, 2020 at 3:22 PM Thank you LJ! Linda

Newton Ranaweera October 6, 2020 at 3:12 PM Congratulations on your Top Win in the contest, Linda, for this excellent write!! Linda Alice Fowler October 6, 2020 at 3:21 PM Many thanks Newton! Linda

William Kelii Kekaula October 6, 2020 at 10:46 AM "...buttercup", said to me once, never again--at least from that guy, nice write, Linda, Congrats, Aloha! William Linda Alice Fowler October 6, 2020 at 10:49 AM Ha! Thanks William. Aloha! Linda

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2020 at 10:24 AM - "Fight" ... even if you "sinking in quicksand" ... "you did not die; you were not maimed" ... life is not easy, Linda :) - A wonderful poem - Congratulations on your first place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Linda Alice Fowler October 6, 2020 at 10:46 AM And it (life) goes on, with or without us...:) Many thanks Anne-Lise! {} Linda

Regina Mcintosh October 6, 2020 at 5:03 AM Congrats on your top win :) This is brilliant! I love it. God bless you dear friend with many more great writes. Linda Alice Fowler October 6, 2020 at 6:03 AM Thank you Gina. hugs {} Linda

Gershon Wolf September 23, 2020 at 3:17 PM Me, too! 'Suck it up, buttercup' is just perfect!! G.L. in the contest! Here's to a winner, Gershon Linda Alice Fowler September 23, 2020 at 3:49 PM Thanks Gershon. Appreciate you stopping by and of course, your comments. Let's hope others enjoy it as well. ;) Linda

Sam Kauffman September 23, 2020 at 10:54 AM I just love this Linda! "Suck it up, buttercup" just made me laugh out loud! I love the way you turn this poem from all those negative thoughts of self pity to poignant reminders that we don't walk these roads alone as we pick ourselves up, shake off the dust and walk together. The couplet form is perfect! Best wishes for a top win! Linda Alice Fowler September 23, 2020 at 11:45 AM Thank you Sam. It's delightful to get such positive and encouraging feedback. I had fun writing this one. Linda