Best Motivation Poems


Premium Member Try

Try to live
Try to feel pain with no tears
Try to remember years past and often lost
Try, oh try to know life need not be cold as frost

Ear not the words of those proclaiming silence
Listen to the rhythmic melody; give voice to a new start
The world will follow when you sing from your heart
Believing in things that some may only try

Try, to see, the truth is musical to you and all of thee
Telling histories with music, as soothing as can be
When you sing, and when you inspire our romance
Ones on crutches, they too shall rise and dance

Try, I beg
To see as eye
Even the ear is lost in the sky
Purest of hearts, they never die

Note: If you cant open the video, as sometimes different Countries have different copyrights, just search YOUTUBE for "Mandy Harvey: Deaf Singer With Original TRY"

I Live For the Day - POTW - A Visual Video Poem

POTW 12th May 2019

Thank you for visiting my third Visual Video Poem, more or less a continuation of my previous poem – ‘The Dreamer’
(I invite you to view the complete production effects and the superb narration by Kelvin on the video above)

I LIVE FOR THE DAY when faith in ourselves will unshackle old beliefs
I LIVE FOR THE DAY belief in The One Spiritual Energy will be redeemed

I LIVE FOR THE DAY that armed conflict against so-called enemies
Is declared pointless and therefore unnecessary will be deemed

I LIVE FOR THE DAY when wizened skin a thing of beauty will be perceived
Our elders revered and adhered
Their words of wisdom respected and believed

I LIVE FOR THE DAY when people will recognise the power of natural curing
And not be influenced by the greedy Pharmaceutical manipulating

I LIVE FOR THE DAY when equality by all will be shared
Power segregation abolished ~ racial discrimination repaired

I LIVE FOR THE DAY when schools will encourage children’s gifts and abilities
Rather than stick to outdated systems that stifles innovation and possibilities

I LIVE FOR THE DAY when Man will adapt to our Earth a more reverent conservation
Our steadfast purpose toward environmental change
And Mother Nature becomes our commitment to her preservation
I LIVE FOR THE DAY …

By Maria Williams

Copyright © Maria Williams


Video arrangement, production, direction 
and compilation: 
Ron Williams

Video editing, sound mixing, graphics:
Jayne Hartano
(Our very own Lariese.com Art Director)

Voice over: 
Kelvin 

Music: 
Our Future
 Composer: 
Peder B. Helland 

POTW 12th May 2019

Oh To Be the King

Regally they strut
Lions have no ought to roar
Status apparent

Establish importance with quiet visibility without vocality

(Not for any contest)


Premium Member The Price of Free Will

Medicine Hat Appaloosa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Remember free will too has been gifted,
with freedom allied to fate's fickle choice.
Tendered words uttered still..now uplifted, 
God provides each one a life and a voice.

Ere life ebbs and scrimshaw scrolled hands beckon, 
find strength in Medicine Hat horse's paint.
Flesh prized and spirit bold, yet to reckon,
respectful head bowed, pray it isn't too late.

Of sarcasm's sharp sword, one can ill afford,
cursed hubris' price which is never repaid.
The cost of soul's vows torn in broken chord, 
word's sting or solemn praised tapestry made.

To cheat one's own heart with standard-less staff,
turned now to stone, to write lone epitaph.

Poet's note: The Medicine Hat Appaloosa is the poem.

Quoth TheRaven - 7 July 2019

Blessings In the Loving Arms of Jesus

Blessings are real
Blessings are true
Blessings are sent from God to you

Early in the mornings 
In late afternoons
Blessings despite the gloom and doom

Blessings are free
Blessings will be
Blessings are the fruits of your energy

What you put in
Will multiply out
Blessings are the good works I’m talking ‘bout

Blessings to you 
Blessings from me
Blessings covering our families

Blessings smile
And Blessings converse
Blessings aligning our hearts and souls

Blessings survive
Blessings renewed
Blessings are everything you say and do

Blessing will rain
Blessings will fall
Blessings are shown upon a brick wall


In his blessings, we can trust
In the loving arms of Jesus
Countless blessings are coming our way
In the name of Jesus today

Premium Member My Heart Regifted

Forgive me for loving you, even though you never asked,
a secret kept like a pebble in my shoe, now smarting.
If heart dares to belong, it's just a weakness from my past.

Make scars worth the fight, put back the pin from grenade you grasped,
moment of truth arrives, met with two lips bruised and parting.
Forgive me for loving you, even though you never asked.

I thought I walked the streets alone, wearing a grotesque mask.
You were inside me all along, sweet message imparting.,
if heart dares to belong, it's just a weakness from my past.

How I've missed your awaited touch, and hoping it would last,
our sun grant'd pardons galore, for love's kindled restarting. 
Forgive me for loving you, even though you never asked.

I didn't say why I came back, you never took me to task.
tho' written in an inkling, the tear your eye was guarding..
if heart dares to belong, it's just a weakness from my past.

You never miss something until it goes and die is cast.
Your present regifted, from a long ago departing. 
Forgive me for loving you, even though you never asked.
If heart dares to belong, it's just a weakness from my past.

26 December 2020


Premium Member Hey Ho Does An Octopus Know POTD

hey ho
does an octopus know
how to juggle with eight cups and saucers
and the fish watching him
while the elephants swim
then he juggles with a turtle and tortoise

then ho hey
does the octopus say
I can do this all day round in circles
but an ache in my arm 
in my arm, in my arm 
and so on through all eight tentacles

so hey ho
let the octopus go
to bed nice and early with honey
to rest and recline
for a considerable time
so he doesn’t feel worn out and funny

ho hey
and a new octopus day
refreshed and all ready to juggle
so with cups and with saucers
a turtle and tortoise
but the elephant’s splash makes him struggle

hey hey
that’s not fair that’s not fair
so the octopus went somewhere quieter
where he practised a lot
and a lot more than not
and so now he’s a pro entertainer

Premium Member Your Twilight Years

When you reach your twilight years,
It is important to keep an active mind,
Do everything possible to minimize fears
Leave resentments and regrets far behind,

Try not to dwell on all your pet peeves,
But seek out the positives in your life
Stand firmly for your cherished beliefs,
Avoid headaches from pettiness and strife.

Keep in mind you’ve only your life to live
So, try not to take on the lives of others,
Remember it is always more blessed to give
Through serving your sisters and brothers.

Lastly, try not to succumb to needless worry
Or becoming entangled in all kinds of grief
Take your time, there’s no need to hurry
Old-fashioned rocking chairs bring such relief! 

#31 on Best New Poems List
April 27, 2022

POEM OF THE DAY
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April 21, 2022
Written April 19, 2022

Premium Member Sir Richard Branson - Rocket Man

Sir Richard Branson - Rocket Man
There was a boy who had not fared well at school
Years gone by and no one could call him a fool
Now a business tycoon and philanthropist
Virgin records, first venture on his checklist.

The owner of the Virgin Group he became
An entrepreneur with stand out claim to fame
Though it was not always a smooth sailing ride
He took the failures and mishaps in his stride.

Sir Richard Branson, born in nineteen fifty
Dyslexia made school a difficulty
That didn’t stop him chasing his ambition
He was determined to follow his vision.

A star in the making he just would not quit
Nothing and no one would stand in way of this
Each successful venture led to another 
Outer space was the quest above all other.

Exploring space travel Sir Richard wished to do
Virgin Galactic has made the dream come true
This year SpaceShipTwo made its first test flight
The six on board had the journey of their life.

Sir Richard’s virtue is a lesson to all
His charitable kindness defines his call
We have to admire this boundless superman
May he continue for as long as he can.

It goes to show however humble life starts
Determination can fly one to the stars.
12th October 2021

Premium Member Rebuilt Dreams

Life has changed so much for everyone
Many ways, different levels too
Fighting battles, waiting to be won

Holding on, trying not to feel so blue
Unexpected restrictions around
Many ways, different levels too

Looking for ground we once walked and found
But, none of us are in this alone
Unexpected restrictions around

We still walk the path the sun has shown
It is all out there for us to see
But none of us are in this alone

So let us allow our words to be
Let us comfort anyone who hears
It is all out there for us to see

Let’s rebuild dreams from fragmented fears
Life has changed so much for everyone
Let us comfort anyone who hears
Fighting battles, waiting to be won

Heidi Sands    

5/10/21

Premium Member I'M Just Getting Started

I'm just getting started to face this new adventure
To roll through the changes, release my fears to the wind
Also, to conquer something inside fighting my body
As it would like to be my enemy, so I must be a friend

I will gather all my strength to rise above these challenges
I will spread my wings to fly free, as I soar the open skies
I will land where I choose and take in every beautiful view
One by one, healing me to the end of colorful rainbows

I will find love in a pot of gold waiting and then I will speak
The words meant to be heard from my journey of survival
My soul will open like a rose with thorns to protect me
Blooming to the fullest of a life thriving from true faith

Fulfilled by a purpose that is mine, meant to reach others
Then, I will sing and I will say once again, thank you God!

Heidi Sands

9/22/19

A Kiss

she leans back and points bare toes at clouds
chains creak their rhythmic squeak, hypnotic loud
taken aback, her hair sails slipstream flung
downstream freedom for a moment hung
in mid-air - earth's force gives up its grip
hands sweat, hold tight, they cannot slip...
underneath, grave ground drops and falls away
above, a fraction weightless, she holds sway
swing's song suckle drugs her hungry mind 
lids close, sun glows infrared behind
pushed ahead, prow barges coldest breeze - 
heady heights drop back to life's sleeze- tease
whistle warns soft shots across neck's nape - 
a tug towards untimely no escape
pendulum head, concave waver rocks it
self gives way to backbone's growing grit
back or forth, the dipper croons reprieves unbought
no more a cradle - ladle, once more sought
after - alter course - alter - falter, first
of all, go back, bold, and slake high spirit's thirst

looming dark dips her fears in far off stars'
molten matter - fired white hot globes unbar
eternal flames, external spin as atoms swim
in ether - her thoughts burn bright just for Him

now's the time, now's the place, blown up sky high - 
now's the time to kiss the shattered sky.



5th March 2019
Aqua Marine.
"Righteousness and Peace - they have kissed each other. " ( the connection of the two will be as evident to all as is the close association of affectionate friends...)  Figuratively, a kiss could represent a demonstration of respect and devotion, and often served as a token of affection.

Premium Member Out In the Desert Late At Night

Out in the desert, late at night
The stars and moon are shining bright
The coyotes sing,
While crickets keep beat 
Cool night's joy, replaces heat
The owl sets out on nightly quest
"Who, whoo's my meal?" 
ever his jest
The man in the moon 
witnessed escapes
Wild dashes 
for thorn bush drapes
The merry stars 
with twinkling eyes 
Laughed at the hoot owl's 
great surprise
Kangaroo rat leaps in delight
Out in the desert late at night

Premium Member Haunt Me No More

#2 to the Motivational Series

Haunt me no more

Your words will haunt me no more
They will not close me in, I will not shut the door
I will not let them tear me down
I will heal from tears, I will not drown
I release the toxins that have plagued me my whole life
I will give you no more power in this ongoing strife
I will take the wrongful blame and toss it in the wind to cease
I will protect my inner being for positive outcome to increase
I know who I am, it is not what my child ears heard you say!
You cannot return me to that dreadful place today!
For I am free…I have found my light, my purposeful way!

Heidi Sands

1/7/19

*Earned Poem of the day 1/8/19

Premium Member God Is Great

God is great,
     God is good;
     Let us thank Him for being here;
     And remember, just remember it's Him whom died for us;
     Remember, oh, remember He embodied Jesus Christ;
 
     God is, God is good;
     God is, God is great, God is good;

     God is great,
     God is good;
     Let us thank Him for creating us;
     remember, remember it's His mercy and grace;
     remember, just remember He creator of all space;

     God is, God is good;
     God is, God is good;
     God is, God is good, God is great;

     God is great,
     God is good;
     Let us thank Him for being Him;
     Remember, just remember it's Him who died for us;
     Remember, just remember He allow Jesus to die on the cross;
     To save all sinners lost, to redeem all mankind cause...
     God has forever love for us....

     God is great,
     God is good;
     God is good
     God is, God is good
     God is great

   
  Written by James Edward Lee Sr.©  1974,2017
     from demo   "All Alone "© 1974
      July  12 1974
     Sound Recorders ™

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