They have no complaints, excuses. or regrets
They give it all to achieve their quest
They go beyond the 7th inning stretch
Refusing to stall but to do their best
They never quit before the last 12 gruesome minutes
They never pause before the last 15 gruling minutes
They know that a well done life is alive and well until the finish
They realize that life is to be enjoyed like your favorite sport
They reserved no energy for tomorrow's game,
Realizing that today is the day to leave it all on the court
Finishers believe in being more than a starter,
Finishers believe in enduring the 4th quarter
Categories:
finishers, life,
Form: Couplet
When Oscar winners make a speech,
They often thank their mothers,
As well as castmates, agents
And a host of many others.
It’s good to know the sacrifice
Of moms, and their support,
In words of winners on the stage
Don’t often come up short.
I’ve noticed on some other shows,
When claiming an award
For music or athletics,
Winners’ mothers are ignored.
Instead, the first place finishers
Look up and thank their god.
I always think their moms are more
Deserving of the nod.
Categories:
finishers, appreciation,
Form: Rhyme
In our lives, we are told that there are winners and losers.
We must also be made aware that there are also finishers.
Finishers may or may not win, but they are never losers.
In nature, the roots must go deep before the growth can leap.
The roots keep going still deeper, even as the tree above creeps.
If nature demands a descent into the deep before rising in ascent,
all things being equal, may we learn to dive in if we expect to rise up.
In both the wild and civilized arena, we must learn to drink the bitter cup.
In nature, we soon discover that the cheetah runs faster than any other.
But he must capture his prey quickly, because his speed dissipates rapidly.
In the balance of nature, the slow moving turtle is not worried or ruffled.
In nature, at snail's pace, many species still finish the race and show their face.
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Categories:
finishers, nature,
Form: Rhyme
Resolutions for the new year serves up zero interest to many
Endurance and resolve are twins required for real success
Settlers and softies should never undertake major resolutions
Off to the races in January and way off the paces by April or May
Like it or not, resolutions are not for the weak and faint of heart
Underachievers may not be finishers, but they too should be proud
The starters, even if failing to finish, are better off for having tried
Imagine where any of us would be if we never attempted to achieve
Observers and spectators stand on the sidelines, but not participators
Navigating life successfully involves winning and losing, giving and taking
Some inventors and explorers accidentally discover what they were not looking for
02062020PoSpCtest, Resolutions, Matt Caliri
Categories:
finishers, courage, endurance, inspirational, success,
Form: Acrostic
Be firm, steadfast and strong,
Abounding in faith, hope, and love;
Get it on and redouble the effort,
striving for the prize from above.
Only the finishers of the race,
Not the backsliders will take
God's promised crown of life
on the day when things are in place.
Start asking God to turn the night
Into morrow's beautiful morn;
Let the new day begin,
dawning for the sad and forlorn.
As the waiting is not over yet,
Never give up the fight;
Get up on your feet,
for the new dawn will shine so bright.
Categories:
finishers, hope,
Form: Verse
Here We Stand
By Curtis Johnson
On earth we continue our stand and together we sing,
Never fearing the bite of demons nor the devil’s sting.
We fight the good fight of faith, until the final bells ring.
We are like a fruitful tree planted by the rivers of waters.
We labor hard, never quitting till the end of all four quarters.
We are fine and faithful finishers, and not fiery flashing starters.
God’s enemies and ours have been disarmed.
It means not that we are living a life of charm.
We need never fear when leaning on His arm.
And no believer has any need to be alarmed.
He’s our Shepherd according to the 23rd Psalm.
We are covered by His blood; enemies cannot harm.
By the Strength of God, we are flourishing like a palm.
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Categories:
finishers, bible, cheer up, christian,
Form: Prose Poetry
EULOGY TO GOD
The immortal Yahwah
The king of israel
The lamb of God
Ever living son of God
You are the first born of the dead
The bread of life
My solicitor in the law court
The good shapherd
King of glory
The spirit giver
The triumphnat king
The resurrection power
The prince of life
Who is the corner stone of the world.
The rod of moses
The almighty God
The rock of our salvation
You are the air that we breathe
Our helper in times of trouble
Restorer of all condition
The all powerful God
The consuming fire
The cloud behind his people
The am that I am
The shaking earthquake
The light of the world
The bright and morning star
The water of eternal life
The messiah and merciful God
The mediator, cousellor and supporter of the weak
The reflection of God's glory.
The lion of the tribe of judah.
The alpha and the Omega
The author and finishers of our faith
The wonderful counsellor
The prince of peace
The coming and ancient days
The root of David son of jesse,
The invisible God, unquestionable is your name
The immortal Yahwah, the lord of host.
Categories:
finishers, art, beautiful,
Form: Blank verse
Ambitious and dogged determined, a dreamer is he
Never contented to be held in any form of captivity
Never allowing one's self to be treated insignificantly
Like an eagle is he, always longing to be free
Never knowing how far one could go, a visionary is he
The broad and open spaces are where he longs to be
Sometimes going north, looking east, returning south
But settling out West, where eagles build their nests
Although strong and steady like an old oak tree
Yet he roams outside the box, a trail blazer is he
Maybe never gaining the success as he dreamed he would
But kept on working, doing the very best that he could
Hoping to finish the race like he knows he should
Zeal and speed are great, as we all agree
But if it's "a finisher" that you really want to be,
The spirit of dedication, discipline, and endurance is the key
Many there are who may be called to be great starters
Some there are who drop the ball and are frozen in the middle
Fewer still are those who boldly step up to become the great finishers
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Categories:
finishers, character, courage, dedication, desire,
Form: Prose
We are drivers
We are fighters
We are weavers
We are receivers
We are lovers
We are doers
We are givers
We are finishers
We are directors
We are educators
We are daydreamers
We are welcomers
We are initiators
We are financiers
We are developers
We are achievers
We are loved
We are equipped
We wow
How we shall do everything
Categories:
finishers, faith,
Form: Free verse