Try

"I can't", you say.

I say, "try".

"It's hard you know?"

Still I say, "try".

"I feel alone."

"Try, try."

"There's obstacles."

"Try anyway."

"The world seems cold."

"Try harder."

"I'm weak and tired."

"Try from there."

"I fell down."

"Try again."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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April 8, 2016 at 2:11 AM
Paula Brigman, well done. linda
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July 4, 2015 at 12:42 AM
Paula, stumbled across this poem. Thanks for sharing. Have yourself a safe and Happy 4th of July.... Love SKAT
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February 27, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us Paula. I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today. Will be back another day to read more. Love, Carol
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