I'm a man who grew up in a New York. My life was filled with struggles, like yours was I imagine. I learned that struggles are the glimmer of our lives. A life without hardships is not a life it is a misfortune because I believe we grow from overcoming challenges and obstacles. If you're alive your challenges are not over.
Wed 20 Jan, 2010 07:53 pm - Here is my follow up poem.... Hope you can understand it.
Every Inch That I Climb
By: Gerard Haughey
I Once Did Walk
In Darkness I Prayed
Our Connection Grew Faint
The Further I Strayed... (view)
Mon 18 Jan, 2010 03:07 pm - I realize what the replier was referring to with regards to poetry being open to personal interpretation.. this is still possible though I realize that knowing what and why the poem was written... (view)
Mon 18 Jan, 2010 01:12 am - yeah.. i agree totally.. am trying to edit.. looking around for that function.. Thanks.. I don't want to take away from it that's for sure.
much appreciation..
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Sun 17 Jan, 2010 01:22 am - Golden Shoes & Diamonds Too -
I lost my way, far away from home.
My shoes I made from the gold I never owned.
Still I walked like the righteous man, alone?
All alone in shoes with no... (view)
Sun 17 Jan, 2010 01:15 am - - Golden Shoes & Diamonds Too -
I lost my way, far away from home.
My shoes I made from the gold I never owned.
Still I walked like the righteous man, alone?
All alone in shoes with no... (view)