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Best Poems Written by Tony Ledford

Below are the all-time best Tony Ledford poems as chosen by PoetrySoup members

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Mental Health

The mind is a curious thing
It ebbs and flows like a stream
Sometimes calm, sometimes rough
Challenging our inner self-esteem

Mental health is often overlooked
Dismissed as merely feeling blue
But the battles often waged inside
Can be far from just a fleeting mood

The weight of anxiety can suffocate
Like a dark cloud hovering above
Depression can consume like a flame
Burning out the light and love

For some, the mind can be a maze
With no clear path to find their way
Challenges like bipolar disorder
Can make each day feel like a fray

The stigma surrounding mental health
Can make it hard to ask for aid
But healing begins with talking out
Those feelings that we've long delayed

So let us shed the judgment and shame
And start exchanging empathy and care
For we all deserve wellness and peace
To live our lives in a way that's fair

The mind is a wondrous entity
A power that can help us soar
With the right support and compassion
We can unlock boundless mental doors

It takes time, patience, and courage
To navigate a mental health storm
But know that you're not alone
In fighting these challenges, you're strong

So let us embrace the journey ahead
And care for our minds like fragile art
For within the confines of our being
Lies a beautiful, beating heart.

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Life

Life, oh life, what a mystery divine,
A journey full of twists and turns, a grand design, From the moment we're born, till the day we die,
We embark on a journey, with every breath and sigh.
We start as tiny beings, helpless and frail, But with time, we grow, we learn, we prevail, We crawl, we walk, we run, we play,
We dream, we hope, we live, day by day.
As we grow, we discover the world around, Its beauty, its wonders, its sights and sounds, The sun, the moon, the stars up high,
The mountains, the oceans, the endless sky.
We make friends, we fall in love, we laugh and cry, We experience joy, we feel pain, we question why, We learn to love, to forgive, to let go,
To embrace the present, to cherish the flow.
We face challenges, we make mistakes,
We stumble and fall, we take risks and breaks, But we get back up, we learn to rise,
To find our strength, to seek the prize.
We work hard, we pursue our dreams,
We strive for success, we aim for extremes, We find our passion, we follow our heart, We make a difference, we play our part.
And as we journey through life's winding road,
We realize that it's not just about the load,
But about the people we meet, the memories we make, The love we give, the difference we create.
For life is a gift, a precious treasure, A journey of love, of joy, of pleasure, It's a chance to shine, to be our best, To live each moment, to pass the test.
So let us embrace life with open arms,
With gratitude, with hope, with all its charms, For life is a journey, a beautiful ride,
A chance to live, to love, to thrive.

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Fighting the Real Demon

Addiction grips me tight,
A constant battle, day and night. It whispers in my ear,
Telling me what I want to hear.
It promises relief and escape,
But only leads me to a darkened fate. I try to resist its pull,
But it's like a raging bull.
It takes control of my mind, Leaving me lost and blind.
I know I must fight,
To break free from its might.
I seek help and support,
To keep me on the right course. I take it one day at a time,
And slowly, I begin to climb.
Out of the depths of despair,
I find hope and repair.
I am stronger than my addiction, And I will not let it win.
I will keep fighting with all my might,
Until I am free from its grip, day and night.
For I know that I am worth it,
And I will not let addiction defeat me, not one bit.