Best Discouraged Poems
Poets, do not be discouraged, neither young nor old,
Uncertain verses can pierce stone, or iron,
Just believe those you love you, endure the headwinds,
To think that at the end of the sea there is America and its buffalos,
Just cross rivers with dangerous Indians,
The Amazon, the White Nile, or the great Mississippi, are friends,
Poet, do not be discouraged, do not deviate,
In front of Whitman shining in the diamond sky,
Follow your path, on the great snowy plains,
Follow your path, in the villages of Lower Brittany,
In the hotels of Sichuan, or Manaus,
Warm your heart in Calypso’s arms,
Think of Circe whose beauty poisoned Ulysses
Poet falls in love with the sea, the stars,
Do not be discouraged, Poet, you can be still and quiet like water, or
You can become a torrent in the mountains of Wyoming,
A verse is always an object of the future,
“Drop by drop, water pierces the stone.” (1)
NB (1) From Lucrèce in Montaigne les essais
I’ve been restricted from birth’
I was born with a leash
I’ve never been on land and I feel like a fish
Restricted like a boat caught on land
I cant float on shore because I’m stuck in the sand
Starving because of words that I ate
I can’t build a future and I can’t go on a date
I’m just an abandoned car left without rims
Even a cadaver dog can’t sniff the cent of my dreams
Dashed by my own flesh and blood
They say “Its thicker than water” but I’m stuck in the mud
My success is unfair to them’ and I don’t belong
So I decided to write this poem’ but it won’t to be long
Sometimes I wish I could swap with someone in prison
Because I’ve been stuck in this pit for long & I’m freezing
Restricted, by my own fear, to utter the whole story
Frightened by the servants who gave the devil glory
When trials seems to want to show up
And life’s headaches makes you want to throw your hands up
Jesus says don’t be discouraged you are not in despaired
When you are tired of always going through a test
Always your life in such a big fat mess
Jesus says don’t be discouraged come to me I’ll give you rest
When people want to try and keep you down
Not willing to lift your spirits up, you frown
Jesus says don’t be discouraged I’m always around
When you think everyone has turned their backs on you
And you just don’t know what in the world to do
Jesus says don’t be discouraged I’m here to guide you through
When you feel alone got no more strength to stand
Feeling your feet sinking in the sand
Jesus says don’t be discouraged I’m here holding your hand
When folks don’t want to give you your respect
And you know in your heart you’re doing you’re very best
Jesus says don’t be discouraged lay your head upon my chest
When satan is doing nothing more than to steal, kill and destroy
You don’t think life you’ll ever enjoy
Jesus says don’t be discouraged I’m going to restore
When putting one foot in front of the other
And you find that you can’t put hope in another
Jesus says don’t be discouraged I am your brother
When satan tries to steal your joy away
Trying real hard to keep your spirits at bay
Jesus says don’t be discouraged I’m just a pray away
So when the trials of life have you spinning all around
Keep your head up and don’t look down
And remember Jesus says don’t be discouraged
Because I am here to keep you encouraged!
Hebrews 12: 5-6
….My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
nor be discouraged when you are rebuke by Him;
for whom the Lord loves He chastens.
Her wish can never be.
She blows out birthday candles with effort.
Scarcely holding back the tears.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: 1st place 2026
Jera
Aku terus berjalan dibelakangmu
Yang tampak hanya punggungmu
Inginku merengkuhmu tapi ku tak mampu, kasihku
Inginku menyapamu namun ku tak sanggup, cintaku
Haruskah hasratku terpenuhi hanya dengan pandangi punggungmu?
Aku sangat ingin menatap wajahmu
Terengkuh kedalam peluk dadamu
Namun ku takut
Karena jeraku pada gagal
Karena jeraku pada luka
Duka karena cinta
Maaf kasih, kuhanya kan sapa punggungmu…
Discouraged
I keep on walking behind you
Your back is all I eye-sense, very true
I’d like to reach you in my stalking, darling
I want to say hi but it’s stopped in cries, honey
Should my passion be fulfilled,
Only by seeing your back in wilt?
I’m dying to see your face,
Got reached into your warmth
But I’m too afraid to embrace
Cos my discouraged hasn't been calmed
Cos my scared of scratched heart,
Of my past mourning love
I’m sorry for me, can never go onward
The dearest, only your back can see my love dove
~Do Not Be Discouraged~
( Rhyme )
When you're afraid of the unknown,don't be discouraged, have hope, Faith!
It's human and natural to be anxious, but don't be afraid,
You are alive today and so many things I know in life take place,
But do not fret, God is always there to assist you to give you his aid
We all start our days with a routine or something plan,
Everyday we plan some sort of map in our mind the best we can,
But then something happens that we were not really prepared for,
We want to cry all that we've worked for its out of the door
In life sometimes things are just too much, everywhere we see,
We get this painful urge, this traumatic feeling, that we can take it no more,
Sometimes everything hurt us, and we're afraid of what's in store,
We don't know what to do in cases like this, and to Him we should tell Him our plea
Days come and go and we have to deal with what the new day will bring to you and me
Let's do then all the best we can, give the rest to God, and pray some more and He'll help you a lot you'll see.
Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp2000
copyright@2005
February.28.2016
~Author's Notes:
-Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
-Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1: 9 (NIV)
-For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5: 7 ( NIV)
(Rhyme)
When you're afraid of the unknown,don't be discouraged,have Faith!
It's human and natural to be anxious, but don't be afraid,
You are alive today and so many things in life I know take place,
But do not fret, God is always there to assist you, and give you His aid
We all start our days with a routine or something planned,
Everyday we plan some sort of map in our minds the best we can,
But then something happens that we were not really prepared for,
We want to cry for all that we've worked for its out of the door
In life sometimes things are just too much, everywhere we see,
We get this painful urge, this traumatic feeling,that we can take it no more,
Sometimes everything hurt us, and we're afraid of what's in store,
We don't know what to do in cases like this, and to Him we should tell Him our plea
Days come and go and we have to deal with what the new day will bring to you and me,
Let's do the best that we can,give the rest to God,and pray,it'll help you a lot more,you'll see.
Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp2000
copyright@2005
December,13,2014
We tend to dwell on what we are not,
And fail to notice that which we've got.
You've talents and skills that you haven't tried,
Abilities that others have tried to belie;
Skills and strengths, imagination,
Creativeness, determination,
So many reasons to believe,
That we can actually achieve,
The things of which we've always dreamed,
Those things are closer than they seem.
In fact it's practically guaranteed,
You have it in you to succeed.
Preparation is the key.
Don't try to grasp all that you see.
One goal at a time, don't be in a hurry,
And you can avoid un-needed worry.
It's a lot of hard work and you'll feel like a drone;
But you just keep on keepin' on.
To Those Discouraged… Jesus Is Here!
What should be said to those filled with despair?
Many people I know have often been there!
What should be said, to those without employment?
Without a paycheck, it’s easy to lose a sense of “fulfillment.”
What should be said, to a family that’s being “torn apart?”
Often, bitterness and anger can reside in the heart!
What should be said, to whom feels totally defeated.
Without God’s love, a life is never truly completed!
What should be said, to one who wants to end his life?
Without any hope, one can easily be filled with strife.
What should be said, to someone who knows they’re dying?
They’ve spent many days weeping and crying!
What Jesus has to say is; “Peace be still!”
“Whatever you need, my love can fulfill!”
What Jesus has to say to a hopeless situation…
“Give me with your life and receive my salvation!”
What Jesus has to say rings loud and clear...
“Whatever you face in life, I’m always here!”
What Jesus has to say are words with power!
“I can restore your life! And do it this hour!”
What do you say, to a savior,
so wondrous and kind?
Won’t you give him your life and all of your time?
What Jesus’ words say will never disappoint you!
Please accept and allow him to TOUCH YOU!
By Jim Pemberton 12/30/15
Hard to not be discouraged
When the world keeps getting in your face
Hard not to give up, give in
When you just can’t keep up the pace
More bad news
Another job lost
Just can’t keep up
With Rising costs
Not just me
It’s everyone I know
No one has answers
Or knows where to go
I want to make things simple
But my soul is too far in debt
I prayed to Jesus to help us all out
And as they say “Jesus wept”
I want to become a modern day Robin Hood
Rob the rich to give to the poor
But I’m not quite sure how to find them
Gated villages don’t allow door to door
Life isn’t fair has gone beyond cliché
Struggle seems to be the norm
Seems like even the good days
Merely disguise the ugly storm
Our Country stands at thee.
Freedom is victory.
A Country once known for.
Being kind and helping the poor.
A place to grow and love at your best.
Control, anger will never rest.
Until the day communication at a table.
Listening to each other and being stable.
Communication is key.
In order for things to work out successfully.
The armour, the police and possibly a whole lot more.
Causing fights, riots is unnaturally.
After two vaccines and still got very ill.
How does one feel safe for more needles or a pill.
The immune system has broken down.
No energy, often I feel like falling on the ground.
Family got vaccinated and lost her job.
My dad passed away, I still do sob.
So what else can one do but fight for freedom for all.
Before our Country hits rock bottom and we all fall.
We tend to dwell on what we're not,
And fail to notice what we've got;
Skills and Strengths, imagination,
Creativeness, determination;
So many reasons to believe,
That we can actually achieve,
The things of which we've always dreamed.
Those things are closer than they seem.
In fact it's practically guaranteed,
You have it in you to succeed.
You've talents and skills that you haven't tried,
Abilities others have tried to belie.
Preparation is the key,
Don't try to grasp all that you see.
One goal at a time, don't be in a hurry,
And you'll avoid un-needed worry.
It's a lot of hard work and you'll feel like a drone,
But you just have to keep on keepin' on.
You have to have stick-to-it-tive-ness.
It's the key to your goal, it's the key to success.
Discouraged? Try Prayer!
Have you been filled with
worry and despair?
Have you ever thought of
taking time for prayer?
Talking with God, will bring to
you strength and refreshment.
You can talk to God,
with no appointment!
He's here to listen, to what
you have to say.
You'll find he’s close,
just a prayer away.
Whatever problems you have,
Or what your needs may be…
God's love for you, through prayer,
you'll begin to see!
Jesus is waiting for you
to call on his name.
It was for YOU that he came.
Praying to him is a blessing
of his atonement.
He longs to meet your need.
This very moment!
Allow HIM to remove all
of your worry and fear.
Pray to him now...
He is always here!!!
By Jim Pemberton 04/10/17
I Was Discouraged… But Jesus Found Me!
I was so discouraged the
way things were going.
I was frustrated and upset.
And it was showing!
I was about ready to give up
on everything I tried…
And remember the nights I laid awake and cried.
I thought of God. Whom I once had professed…
But now was doubtful, confused and so depressed.
Just then, I felt a voice coming down,
And soon felt God’s love and
presence all around!
His voice spoke clearly
that particular day.
And spoke three words to me;
“trust and obey!”
These words had a new meaning
and touched my heart.
For Jesus has loved me. Right from the start!
I poured out my heart to him
with every burden.
He rolled back the dark clouds
and “heavy curtain.”
He helped me to focus and give
my worries to him.
As a new life began to transform from within!
I’ve given to him my every problem
and every need.
His word and spirit has given
a new direction to lead.
Won’t you allow him to change
your life this hour?
And experience his love and
life-changing power!!!
By Jim Pemberton 10/14/10
Hope fleeting
Despair increasing
With actions speaking far louder than words
Everything slowly unfolds
Separate ways begin again
Not that they were completely sealed
But, there was a start, for a time
Now, this and other things so unnecessarily feign normalcy
All, simply for no reason
All, because of fear.