Weakness Is Often Strength

I'm not like others who are 
confident and sure.
I'm not like many who take the 
good with the bad and still 
smile as they greet you at their 
front door.
I must admit I fall far below 
those expectations.

But I am not useless...

My thoughts are not completely 
hopeless.
And my will is often 
unbreakable.
So even with my weakness so 
easily displayed my strength 
buries itself within my 
character.

I often believe this is what 
makes me special...

Even a small flame is bright 
enough to light up the voild of 
darkness.
And even a feather can carry 
the weight of 1,000 suns.
There's a sliver lining to 
everything between despair 
and sorrow.

Not everything is black and 
white....

There are complexities to this 
world which offer immaculate 
beauty.
We all have a light in us.
And sometimes it's the smallest 
flower that illuminates the 
springtime.

Robert Burton-
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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June 11, 2013 at 3:50 PM
yes, change is good ............ and patients, ... and you are right not everything is black and white. *Skat
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June 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Helllo my dearest of friend it's a pleasure to hear from you again... Hm I like seeing you comments they enough much joy thank you
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June 10, 2013 at 6:19 AM
Welcome to Poetrysoup Robert. May you enjoy the site for years to come. Everyone here will help you along the way if they can or they will find someone who is capable. Love, Carol
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June 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM
You so wonderful thank you
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