Along my way

While nature works in valiancy
It presents us with an analogy
That in the frame of life's design
There are virtues well defined

---Along my way I've found---

Noble intentions are never in vain
That sometimes there is no one to blame
Nothing is meant to last forever
And personal growth should be our endeavor

Idealism is embraced spiritually
And disappointment comes realistically
That we only fail when we fail to try
And often silence is our best reply

Success is not measured tangibly
And our best acts are done anonymously
That hope and faith go hand-in-hand
That love isn't given by supply and demand

That forgiveness sets the wounded free
Each truth is found individually
There are too many battles to fight them all
Even our heroes sometimes fall.

Let failure serve to help you learn
Keep wisdom as your main concern
Never take yourself too seriously
Expect that change comes inevitably

Integrity is what's done in solitude
Character predicts how others are viewed
Never mistake as weak one who's kind
Value your elders, they're perennial as time

Above all be true to that you hold dear
Go forward unfettered by doubt and fear
Rise above the evils of those who hate
Realize life's value before it's too late

---These truths I've learned along the way---

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Posted: Mar 2013
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Reflections on truth from an idealist

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Comments (7)

fjamesj9701
I really admire this , poetry in motion pick up words of wisdom along the way.teddybear Excellent writing. Thank you for sharing
beautifulyou
Lively_Waters, this is really neat
Thanks for writing this down and opening it up to us
purple heart
rapturecapture
Hi Lively Waters

Really loved reading your thoughts on Along my way.
Wonderful poem and enjoyed the path of your words.
Thanks for sharinghug wave
elo69
beautiful write,a joy to read,much respect....elo..wave
shadow1950
Hi I like this it is full of wisdom and flows well
That we only fail when we fail to try
And often silence is our best reply
so true
an excellent writeteddybear and tnx for yr comments on the blog
cafetwo2010
If millions thought as you..what a wonderful world.kiss
Lively_Waters
Thank you everyone who commented! I worked hard on this one while trying to collect my thoughts. Remembering all my "truths" wasn't difficult, but putting them in a poem of any quality proved a challenge.

Your words encourage, enlighten and uplift. Thanks again! teddybear
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