You Shall Live More

When you are depressed 
Do not let your tears down,
Hope that at the end of the tunnel,
That at the end of the darkness
There shall be dazzling light of day;
       Whenever you are most disillusioned,
Do not let yourself suffer with pessimism,
For after the floods are gone a way
The fields will once again bloom green
And the earth shall be dry again;
        Whenever you feel dejected and humiliated,
Stay quiet as a dove, stay calm,
In the end your soul shall be exalted
And your person shall be smeared with glory
Of triumph, elation and victory;
       Whenever you feel that you can live no longer,
Look at the sun and its beauty
Shall fill you with life, you shall live more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Riabi Dziri Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 10:47 AM
"When you are depressed" wrap your aches into beautiful words and drip them one by one until you get healed.. "Whenever you feel dejected and humiliated, Stay quiet as a dove, stay calm", walk away with your untarnished wonderful soul, befriend Nature and be one! A great attitude! A beautiful message! A wonderful read! A great pleasure to read your poetry, HONESTY.. my deepest regards and blessings.
Guzzi Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 8:56 AM
I hope I'm "smeared with glory!" youare such a "white knight!" [So glad you liked my newest post, it was political and usually folks don't read the longer verses so I really appreciate you reading it!} Light & Love
Wilson Avatar
January 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Aahh, honesty, if we could only apply these words to our lives we all would live richly and happily...Thanks for the comment.
Devonshire Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 1:21 AM
A very uplifting poem, Honesty. I hope you've entered it in Gareth's "Inspiration" contest because it does inspire people who are dealing with adversity. Well done! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Good advice to those that have saddness in their lives..I am glad that I chose this one to read this morn..You are a felicitator of happiness when you review my work and leave kind remarks that inspire me to continue to write..Sara
Onclaud Avatar
January 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM
oh my, this is stunning and uplifting, honesty.. thumbs up! :) nette
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