Yin Yang

Yin Yang

We make our own demons, 
create our own gods.
Our lives, are a series,
of evens and odds.

In the ebb and flow of the rockiest tide,
Truth is a pearl, We all seek to hide.
Success, just failure turned on its head.
The path to victory, is littered with dread.

Desire and fear, the fraternal twin,
Thoughts control if you lose or you win!
A need, a plan, action and grace,
Shield you from all the arrows you’ll face.

You cannot win, without playing the game.
If nothing is changed, results are the same.
The life you make, is all in your mind,
To have tomorrow,leave yesterday behind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Cohen Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 2:57 PM
"Our lives, are a series of evens and odds..." Great stuff. Also noticed your Yin/Yang reference in your more recent life and an half poem, which really works. Best to you, Jo.
Anonymous Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Strong thoughts here. Makes me want to be more optimistic, life is what we make of it
Davis Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 3:42 AM
Hi Emma I'm glad if my poem made you more optimistic...our life is truly a vision in our own eyes.
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today Jo. Love, Carol
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