"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm possible!"-Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburns's quote
"NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE,
THE WORD ITSELF SAYS "I'M POSSIBLE!"
is a timeless reminder.
When life gives us challenges,
that is half the battle,
as we strive to overcome them
that in itself is the victory.
I live by this quote every day.
"I CAN DO ANYTHING
IF I PUT MY MIND TO IT"
I have accomplished many things
and i have many more to go!
In seventies, bare seventeen you look,
To me, forever in your teen you look.
Just one more year and all ready to wed,
One, ever playing youthful bin, you look.
Wallowing in youthful wealth, scarce without,
Of happiness and content, queen you look.
Secret? Fate nor fortune comes in your way,
Work as worship can be seen in your look.
Sweet touch of breeze, and wetness mischievous,
Life’s golden touchstone, yen and yin you look.
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Ghazal | 07.02.2026 | humour, life, wife
Note: Humorous ghazals are often known as Hazal.
To keep one’s better half in good humour is half the battle won, they say. Now at this late age if the rest of it is lost it matters little, I hope.
We court darkness to see the light
& every room
has a bit of both
We're the sum of wombs in many
ways giving birth to things
in route to growth
Every little step we take is toward
a cliff & one day
we'll all exceed the edge
The roads we take are hit or miss
& every single path
has a bit of dread
Tread lightly in a dark world for
heavy steps bring
wear afoot
We wear each other's skin like we're
all the same so eventually
shoes fit the other foot
We couldn't see a thing inside the
womb but still looked
forward to a brighter life
The divine darkness in which we're
groomed only gives
birth to growing light
Don't fight the darkness inside of
you but see the light
within the shadows
I feel all the struggles the same
as you but the duality
is half the battle
Knowing where to fish
Is always half the battle
No matter what you use.
Fishing at night, used flashlight
And a net, they'd swim up
To the light and just net them.
Only take what you can eat
And leave the rest for other people
And future generations.
Christians who follow the quadrilateral,
Have won half the battle.
Always look to scripture,
To focus on the big picture.
God’s word is final,
Knowing this truth is vital.
A rendition of your own Christian traditions,
Can cause possible conflictions.
Christmas presents and tree,
What do they represent to me?
Easter bunny and hide and seek,
Not the true meaning of which we speak.
You need the Holy Spirit to understand,
He is available at your command.
You will know when you hear Him,
You will feel it from your heart within.
A still small voice,
When you hear it you can rejoice.
Your journey has begun,
There is much work to be done.
With your faith and God’s grace,
Your actions will Shine to the human race.
You have seen God’s hand in your life,
Now tell others how it applied.
On this earth, and all the space beyond,
with our God, we should have an unbreakable bond.
For everyone, it is easily understood
that we should always strive to do good.
If good work is done,
then half the battle is won.
Keep our love close to heart
and never let it fall apart.
Inspired by another member's poem
So often we are just walking through the motions,
Like our daily grind without emotion
Or thought actually,
What a pity
You should start a day with good intent,
To be aware and cognizant
Of the beauty of life, so be it a struggle,
To prove to the world your metal
To stand up for what you believe,
And to acknowledge what you need
That goal in mind,
Each day you refine
What can you do,
To bring its success to you
You can’t be complacent,
And expect achievements
You gotta be aware,
Maybe even say a prayer
To do more than shuffle out of bed,
With only thoughts of coffee in your head
You have to have the desire,
To motivate you as required
Believing is half the battle,
Your effort the balance to earn your chattel
Of those dreams you hold inside,
Their success your pride
And happiness too,
So what will you do
Make it through make it true
Lay it bare if you dare
Banish doubt make it count
Look around you’ve made it there
Shout it far show your scars
Fill the day with twenty-four hours
This is it what we’ve got
Looks like but it’s ours
You see this life filled with strife
So much hurt so much pain
Now you win now you lose
One man’s loss another’s gain
It wasn’t meant to be pretty
Empty towns dirty cities
People all around have issues
Insecure,lost and misused
You can choose to stay and fight
Assert yourself claim your rights
Or decide to turn away
Make your mark another day
Showing up is half the battle
Knocked down back in the saddle
It’s not the wins and the losses
It’s the learning it’s a process
At the end of the day
Stop and do the math
Those who've made hay
Don’t have to look back.
Life is not about being perfect, as there is no end to it,
Yes I can just be human, and half the battle is won.
I am surrounded by shadows of people, good and bad,
Yes I can make my choices, and will have regrets none.
If I try and don’t succeed, I won’t quit and be quiet,
Yes I shall work harder, until the job is done.
The path of life is tough, with no strings of velvet,
Yes I shall bear the odds, clouds can’t swallow the sun.
There are times when I get hurt, and I am in silent tears,
Yes I will save my heart from the unwanted one.
Let not my foes conquer my inner soul and win,
Yes I will change myself, and the journey has begun…
October 30, 2018.
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“A good beginning is half the battle”
and
“All’s well that ends well”
Are sayings from long ago.
The part that is sandwiched
in between is why
I’m not sure if this is so.
Expectations are like dolphins
Singing gleefully through the waves.
Life's lottery calls your number
As you wait there by the bay.
Purple sunset's majesty
Speaks of a celebration soon to come.
Believing's half the battle
When the paper says you've won.
half the battle won
many prayers for more strength
long road still ahead
My friends on P-Soup are loyal and true
Every morning I rush to my computer
To read all their happy upbeat comments
And suddenly the sun breaks through the clouds
At times, I must admit I have thought of leaving
When everyday trials cloud my vision
But then I quickly come to my senses
I would certainly have withdrawal sysmtoms
Similar to those folks abstaining from alcohol
I would have to join “P-Soup Anonymous” for help
To get me through the difficult and trying times
Without the aid of friends and family
I'd be a broken man aimlessly wandering the streets
As I sit here writing, I am convinced
This will never ever come to pass
Alright, I'll admit it... I'm obsessed
There! I feel much better now
Admitting I have a problem is half the battle
So it seems I'll be here for the foreseeaable future
Thank you all my dear friends
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© Jack Ellison 2014
Everybody wants to go to heaven .
But nobody wants to die.
well who ever told you you"ld live forever
just told you another lie.
yea we live we laugh we love we even take time to cry.
but that all seemd to fade away as time passes us by.
That is why we search for an answer with our eyes towards the sky.
For when we reach the pearly gates we wont be denied
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