Weep Not

We did come through the 
same old gate
My friend and foe, we plied 
that road
But look I loom tall you are 
short
You stand brave I don't--
difference!

Weep not as you learn I 
choose north
To your south or east to 
your west
Some eggs cannot turn into 
chicks
Some trees do not give any 
fruit

I would rather bake my own 
bread
Than let another guide my 
way
For how we fall is never 
same
In means or place, and time 
or day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 9:45 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Esson. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Cooke Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 6:51 AM
excellent write this, uplifting on a rainy day in england
Diketane Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 6:13 AM
What a beautiful and inspiring poem
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