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When Life Gets Rough

Here's a fact, life is no bed of roses.
        It has a habit of knocking us down.
           Whatever injustice it imposes,
Welcome it! Don't let the world see you frown.
   Still laugh at life as though it were a clown.

    When life gets rough, you fully surrender
  Faith in God, and he'll guide you to the light;
      Bare witness to such majestic splendor.
With prayer, your spark of strength shall ignite;
      There's no adversity too tough to fight.

When life gets rough, you float along with hope
        As the ashen skies continue to clear.
Through all the pain, you still find ways to cope,
  And come what may, you'll always persevere.
     In times of need, the Lord is always near.

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2022

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/28/2022 12:10:00 PM Beautifullly expressed and inspirational Edward. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/22/2024 7:40:00 AM Thank you very much, Connie. I miss you. RIP

Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 8/13/2022 1:36:00 PM Not aware of your win, but see why it is. I saw your name old friend in the list of tip 100. Beautiful expression of trusting God. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/14/2022 6:37:00 AM Thank you so much for visiting my poem page, Barbara:-)

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/5/2022 9:16:00 AM I simply could not get though life without God at my side, "always near!" This poem would make a wonderful greeting card, poster or daily reading it is so inspiration Edward! Congratulations on your win. A fav for me that I will come back to when life gets rough! Blessings dear friend! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/14/2022 6:36:00 AM Thank you so much for the feedback and fave, Sam:-) Most appreciated.

Constance La France Date: 8/5/2022 6:26:00 AM Edward, congratulations on your win in my contest with your lovely Quintain, wonderful writing, and I love your image quote, blessing ~ Constance Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/14/2022 6:33:00 AM Thank you very much for the feedback and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most obliged.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 8/3/2022 1:11:00 AM Wonder how I missed this amazing poem ~ a fave! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/3/2022 5:45:00 AM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and fave, Seeker:-)

I Am Anaya Date: 8/1/2022 2:46:00 PM Congratulations on your win Edward! With faith, life shows us the rough times will pass. Your poem eloquently says it best. ~Anaya Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/1/2022 3:34:00 PM Thank you so much for the feedback and visit, Ananya:-)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/1/2022 11:35:00 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write. I Love this one and also love the picture/words. So very true. Love your line, "Still laugh at life as though it were a clown." Many times it is the only thing one can do along with prayer. This is a FAV. Have a great/blessed day writing away................ Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/1/2022 3:34:00 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and fave, Paula:-)

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/1/2022 5:40:00 AM A bright write of hope and resilience Edward. Congratulations on your win! Linda Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/1/2022 3:33:00 PM Thank you so much, Linda:-)

Valsa George Date: 7/31/2022 8:17:00 PM Back to your beautiful poem once more to congratulate you on your great win Edward ! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/1/2022 3:32:00 PM Thank you very much, Valsa:-)

Mv Venkataraman Date: 7/26/2022 11:51:00 PM I admire your poetry as you have placed no intricate words or any bombastic language. You have applied English in such a way that none will be baffled or frightened to underrate their knowledge of English. In a gist, a crystal clear optimistic poetry! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/27/2022 8:03:00 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, MV:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/18/2022 4:19:00 PM Hello Edward, I just read your wonderful poem. It is a wonderful poem with a message for all of us. It will be my fav. Blessings my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/21/2022 4:20:00 AM Hello Edward, I decided to make this poem my fav. Blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/19/2022 2:55:00 PM Hello Edward, you are very welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend. Edward Ibeh Date: 7/19/2022 1:43:00 PM Thank you very much, Darlene! I appreciate the fave, my friend:-)

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/18/2022 6:04:00 AM Words of wisdom and inspiration my friend. Your poem goes into my FAVES. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/18/2022 6:07:00 AM Thanks so much for the feedback and fave, Vijay:-) Most obliged.

Valsa George Date: 7/18/2022 1:54:00 AM "Through all the pain, you still find ways to cope, And come what may, you'll always persevere. In times of need, the Lord is always near"...... ! You are always so optimistic ! On reading your poems, one is filled with hope. Thank you Edward for sharing your optimism.... Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/18/2022 6:06:00 AM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Valsa:-)

Jenna Logan Date: 7/17/2022 9:18:00 PM Yes, He is. A very admirable poem in the faith we should always hold dear. Nicely written, Edward. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/17/2022 9:19:00 PM Thank you so much, Jenna:-)