Best Do What It Takes Poems
When I leave this world
It won’t be silently
NO, I will leave behind a note
A note of reproach
For the sin of humanity
In the inability to feel with…to feel for
To truly love
Another human being
Who has the curse of being….
Different
When I leave this world
My words I’ll behind
To a world that was unkind
To a world that only loved
Cookie cutter shapes and sizes
A world with a status quo
That couldn’t be tampered with
A world that embraced
The lovely
The beautiful
The happy….oh the happy
Those with perpetual smiles
With lilting voices of angels
And with beauty of the ages
Those worthy of love
Serene angelic doves
Who never felt despair
But were always bright and fair
When I leave this world
I will leave behind
A legacy for those
Who were unloved
Who didn’t have sound minds
Who struggled along the way
Who tried to be beautiful
Who tried to smile
Through ripped and aching hearts
Who tried to stay afloat
When others would just gloat
Those who tried to be brave
But longed for the grave
To those I will say
“You are beautiful
You are worthy
You are precious
You are priceless
Your mind though tormented
Is full of beautiful treasure
Don’t blame yourself
For not being able to fit
In this selfish and crazy world
You are not a misfit
The world is unable
To make itself fit
To the dazzling beauty of you
So, just do what it takes
Just do what it takes
To get through the pain
To get to tomorrow
Maybe, maybe
You’ll hear my voice
Whisper to you in the breeze
Telling you to make the world
A better place
A more caring place
Because of YOU!"
Eileen Manassian Ghali
If you can make it through each day
Unconcerned with what others say.
If you can take the time to play
But get your work done, come what may.
If you win, having never fought
And mend the bridges that time tore;
Or be content with what you've got,
And very rarely ask for more;
If you can make a house a home
And happily raise children too;
If you can stay and never roam
And do it cause it's what you do.
If you can speak ill of no one
For gossip's not worth repeating.
Or stick to a task till it's done,
And never think of retreating;
If you can bank your life savings
And not risk it on a gamble,
And avoid expensive cravings
And allow your friends to ramble.
If you can force yourself to cope
And do what it takes to survive,
And live on little more than hope
And the will which keeps you alive;
If you can hold your head up high
Or stoop to help the poor and such.
If you seek truth and not a lie
If you can heal with a mere touch,
If you can be, Mother and wife;
And still find time for God above.
Yours is the Earth and a good life,
And what is more, you will know love!
5/20/17
Consider this
Trying to make a difference
Instead of showing ignorance
Regardless of if we're able to relate
I'm willing to do what it takes
Instead of letting it all go to waste
No sense of entitlement
Just after enlightenment
And to help the environment
Even after retirement
Open to suggestions
In all directions
Paying attention
With much more than good intentions
Call it one form of self expression
One thing for certain and proven
I'm only human
Yet still trying to make my contribution
Near and far from fields of lupin
US President Donald Trump delivers!
Disappearing people,
people aren’t illegal
The inefficiency of DOGE
Nothing makes sense, it’s all a mirage
Ignoring the Supreme Court,
immigrant prisoner’s fees come up short
Drastic aid cuts kill people overseas,
bringing back rare disease
I’m not bashing the Trump agenda
Sipping a five-dollar coffee and Splenda
It’s inflation, and his
insatiable appetite for tariffs in other nations
Got his gimmick and applause
Worldwide leaders upset because
outrageously tariffed
Worse than even liberals predicted!
Firing government workers,
ridding twitter twerkers
Best say 2020 election was rigged,
and that other candidate cheated
Silicon Valley beware,
AI undermining gives a scare
Pardon the bad guys,
lock up innocent lives
Tariff-related market collapse,
Gerrymandering make new maps
Farmers forced to overregulate
Under lableing’s blind fate
Suing the media,
can’t fact check on Wikipedia
Bye bye D.O.D
end of US Army?
Rename it, department of war,
forget defense, think of horror
I mean, I could just keep going
Let’s see what is missing?
Government workers fired
Lack of qualified candidates hired
Take his family and RFK JR radical,
gets checks from pharmaceutical
Braking the law shooting-up everyday,
what would the dead Kennedy's say?
What isn’t missing is Trump in the White House
and his trophy wife spouse
And so instead of unabashedly bawling my eyes out
I’ll do what it takes to mellow doubt
That’s only half of it,
Melania spoke out, I’m now in a bad state of regret
Give me a drag—I need cigarette!
A birthday is always a special day
A day that comes round each year
Celebrate it and surround yourself
With loved ones far and near
This day doesn't only resemble your birth
It's also a day to enjoy
The fact your living alive with life
Every man, woman, girl and boy
As you get older you start to know
The things life has in store for you
Make every effort count in life
See your journey in life through
Don't let no joy be taken away
From you as you walk each day
Knowing that theres a purpose for something
In your life so to you I say
Challenge the impossible for nothing in life is
Speak out to those who care to hear
Where there is a roadblock theres always a passage
Battle through it year after year
Time is ticking the hour is unknown
Be wise stay encouraged and be strong
Do what it takes to make your ends meet
In this life that seems so long
Happy Birthday to all who shares this day
May this message bring warmth to your heart
Make a wish for the moment and stick with it
For everyday is a fresh new start.
Written By: Joseph Darryl Boca
I know a girl more broken than the aftermath of a bull in a china shop. She knows that her pain wont stop, so instead of trying to fix that, she only ever tries to make others happy. She puts everyone above herself and if life was a shelf shed be the ground. The most common sound escaping her lips is sorry. She cries herself to sleep every night, she has cuts on her arms as if too tally up all the hate she receives daily and if she could pay the bills in blood she would be able to afford a living. Lately all she's been doing is forgiving.
I want you to know that it's always darkest before the dawn, so if you have to wait another hour for the sun to rise, I will sit beside you with a watch and a red bull the size that two people need to keep them up just long enough to fall asleep together. If the weather is on our side or not, I will stay just to make sure you know you stay up long enough for that sun to rise. It's not a surprise when it does, and if it means you've gone a day without painting in blood, I will do what it takes to keep you from it another day. I suppose what I mean to say is;
Put it down. Just pretend its not there; let it disappear into thin air without a hair of a trace, because all it ever does is hurt you. those cuts mark the scars of your pain that will never fade. Cut into your skin, you don't remember the beginning, but you can find the end. Send a message to all the people that made you start, you're a work of art that just has a splatter; it doesn't matter, you can paint over it. Just sit down and look around you. You've built so many walls. You're trapped in a labyrinth made to keep people out but in turn you've locked yourself in. You can't climb the walls, all you hear is the echoed calls of your pain.
If you search for a while, maybe you'll find another face trapped in their own maze and you'll both smile; because it's comforting to know that you're not alone. Maybe that person you meet can give you a boost over your wall so you land feet first in grass. You don't need to ask, they're still there; trapped in the maze. Its sad how the price of happiness is almost always someone else's pain.
PART ONE
A living tree has been planted to symbolize a life which has taken snuffed out, slained
in his prime.Detectives haven't solved the crime.Future basketball star where are you now
heaven or purgatory.Your soul needs to rest,shooting hoops,doing lay-ups sweating,running
passing stop,go dribble,dribble,stop! screech, halt!. Running the back streets on the
late night tip trying to survive on the wrong side of town, travel, stop, play offense
is weaken only to live a hyped pipe dream,his defense is down and he knows they have
come to gun him down so he decided to run to the other side of town.Do what it takes to
become a superstar on to lose his soul. Everyone asked was he in the dope game no one
really knows living lies that didn't get him far only to live a false pipe dream. Was
he playing the role of a double life to eventually be "X" out of the game no one really
knows his soul still lingers in death park. Listen it is late, it is dark neighbors
continue to mourn the ball player's lost.Neighbors can still hear the basketball hitting
the back board in death park.
Pittsburgh Steelers.
Here you come on the field.
Ready to make all other plays yield.
Do what it takes to prove who’s the big deal.
Let them know who’s for real.
All your mighty power as a team.
Coming up with all sorts of intelligent schemes.
Fun filling your NFL dreams.
Coming out the big winners.
Showing you’re not the ones who are beginners.
And forever more rule as champions.
Even against big and mighty players.
That may come crashing your way.
You show them who’s boss each and every day.
Go Steelers Go!
Show the world who rules the football world!
Excuse me. I seen you standing by wondering if you have a smile that I can borrow.
I mean you never know you might not even be here tomorrow.
I've seen you with drama and all your ex's but dry your eyes they're not nothing but lessons.
God is only molding you to get you ready for your blessing.
But you thinking all guys are the same.
He ain't nothing but different player but its still the same game.
Now how can somebody love you with that mentality and that frown.
You need to smile more because you're to beautiful to be down, not knowing one day a king will catch your crown.
And be willing enough to be like B.O.P and hol' it down.
See now look at that smile, keep your head up and stop living with sorrow because you never know you may not even be here tomorrow.
I know he played you baby girl don't put the blame on yourself, because he threw away a diamond for rock, don't put that blame on yourself.
You're beautiful and smart, that's all facts.
Now you afraid of love and afraid to show it back.
And have this wall built around you but please hear what I'm speaking.
Real NIGGAS will break your heart Real MEN will pick up the pieces.
Cut the ******** aside and make your time worth while.
Do what it takes to make you feel optimistic and to always make you smile.
Is what I've been searching for so stop mopping in sorrow, because you never know you may not even be here tomorrow.
I know he put his hands on you but truth be told he's not a man. It was long storm you went through with a couple scars but be glad.
Out the old in the new.
Any body would be crazy for passing up on you.
A mans hands is used for comfort for a woman's stress.
A man always wants his woman to strive for the best.
Yes.
Those man still exist so smile baby girl.
Have hope and stop living with sorrow, because you never know you may not even be here tomorrow.
Sometimes we need to slow down,take a pull and check,
The life we are living is it building us up,or slowly turning us into a wreck,
Check your mind,body and soul,check,check,check,
What are you doing right,what are you doing wrong,time to move forward or time to side step,,,
The physical you is prone to make mistakes,
Pushing you to move quickly,go ahead without caution,do what it takes,
But the spiritual you will guide and protect you,a little gas,a little brakes,
G.P.S taking you through the curves and ditches in life,safely taking you to the heights of clouds,never letting you fall like flakes,,,(C)
G.P.S ~Gods' Positive Spirit
*This poem was written when I was seven years old... pretty good for a seven year old, eh?
Beyond the Earth's crust
lies what all desire always.
I'll do what it takes.
Reach doesn't matter.
As I long as I can possess
the key to the box.
I'm a *****!
I'm a bastard!
But that is who I am
A paradox of virtues criss-crossed with elements of brokenness...
I have become what I have feared,
indifferent and disillusioned...
a man full of pain
let down by those that he thought were close
surprised by those that he thought didn't care...
The road that winds ahead is not an easy one,
the constant fear that my humanity can be changed in an instant...
a freakish second that can make or break me -
that can cause untold damage
but still I continue....
To fight and claw my way to sanity -
to be the man I want to be
but...
don't write me off yet, I will do what it takes to become me again!
I cannot - will not tolerate fools
those insipid ones that constantly want to break you down with their uselessness...
I need to surround myself with the positive light and love of those that know, care and understand -
My health depends on it!
Copyright Deon JH Burger 2014
THE DUNMURRY INCIDENT
There’s a big row going on in Dunmurry
And the whole place has come to a stop
There’s a war going on with the girl who makes cakes
And the bird in the newspaper shop
They both fancy Taxi man Terry
Though Newspaper Nell saw him first
Yet it seems he’s enticed, by Puff pastry Pat
Now poor Nell is fearing the worst
Pat has been seen tempting Terry
With her big baps, and choice of cream cakes
Poor Nell can’t offer those fanciful things
But she’s willing to do what it takes
Then Pat hit Nell with a doughnut
So Nell thought she’d better give chase
She walloped poor Pat, with an old Sunday Life
Then rubbed newsprint all over her face
Pat staggered back to the bakery
And she brought out a large lemon pie
It went over Nell’s head, and into her ears
Some even went into her eye
Nell made a soft muted whimper
From the sting in her eye I suppose
She reached in her pocket, and that’s when aul Pat
Got a triple A, stuck up her nose
Well the cops, they arrived in a hurry
And they pulled the two ladies apart
So peace was restored to the village
And poor Terry, he had to depart
Now A' days. Sex is easier to get but love is harder to find.
But whoever said love was easy to find its like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Matter fact its like looking for Waldo at a candy cane factory.
Girls in my generation and under are flashing their palms and middle fingers to mens faces,
Saying "forget love" this and "I don't need a man that" but deep down inside they want it
More than anything, its just that they're afraid. Afraid of being hurt again. Afraid of crying again,
Being broken hearted. But baby if you let me you won't get nothing but the best out of me.
And slowly everyday I will nurture and heal your heart. A wise man once taught me that,
A womens body is Gods gift of perfection, but her love will always come with expectation.
And love isn't easy to find but once you find it, it'll be worth all the wait and the pain. You
Finally have that special someone. Someone that wants to make you happy instead of put you down.
Someone that understands your past, but wants to brighter your future, which is now our future.
And I'm not perfect and that only makes me human but if you let me inside your heart I promise I will not leave.
I promise I'll do what it takes to make you smile and feel loved.
I promise I'll be worth the wait, just like when I was waiting on you.
All you have to do is trust and let me love.
You.
If someone cares for your heart let them inside because love is colorless and blind.
And its never easy to find
Here Lies Veterans Administration Washington D.C. 2014
This government bureau and its chief secretary Shisenki refusing responsibility.
40 Arizona veterans died while on shameful death waiting list.
Chief saying he's "MAD AS HELL", to senate hearing then doing nothing.
Well, Mr. President, its time to fire your VA chief and apologize for this failure.
These brave veterans have been allowed to die needlessly while on your watch.
You need to get a spine and do what it takes to save any more VETS from this horror.
So, Mr. Commander in Chief Obama, please show us you truly are our LEADER.
Copyright © 2014 Robert William Gruhn A.R.R.