Weather beaten; once smooth...
as a pebble, now a jagged rock.
He's been tried and tested
by life's adversities; each day
is a struggle for survival.
He's been struck down
by lightning's forked tongue.
He's muddled through the asperities
of unforgiving winters
He's gotten wet in the cold rain...
time and time again.
His stomach frequently grumbling
from pangs of hunger.
He has no place to call home;
unsure of a place to sleep next
Each day he bears the brunt
of life's adversities.
But you won't find him
wailin' about this and about that
Let's give him a round of applause
for he's one tough son of a gun!
Submitted for...
Strand Select 11,Any Form ,Any Theme Poetry Contest(Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date: 01/13/2020
Date written: 11/28/2019
Test of Time
Who builds courage with
time?
Who with a right character
Always looks delight like a
star?
Who endures in cloudy climes,
with moderation as her
shelter?
Who approaches all asperities
with passion?
They that have perseverance
and endures with aplomb
They that are tolerant
those who are insouciance
They that have endurance
And that are noble
They that are temperate
Those who are patient.
For all poetry soup members
and my love Margret.I love
you
all.
Saint Andrew Joseph
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