Life throws at us so many burdens
To dampen our day To play with our emotions And drive happiness far away It’s easy to let those burdens fester Easy to make gloomy our day Easy to sulk and be despondent Easy to tell sadness “come and stay”! But what use are those burdens When all they do is keep us back! Keep us back from LIVING Keep us from keeping on track! Indeed, life gives us reasons To make those tear drops fall, To make our faces show off frowns To make us feel we’ve hit a wall But there is light at the end of the tunnel Because even though it all seems grim Your simple smile can bring you through In the end you can win Triumph is there for the taking When you take that initial step To stamp on those burdens And let go of the pain or regret Never let it consume you Because then you give it room to breathe So smile it away and hold on to the happy Even if the happy may number 1 or 2 or 3! Always remember you’re never alone, Most important, you have a God that cares! And Friends that love and cherish you So hold on to this and have no fear! Perception is Key Prayer is a must!! So cast down those burdens! In God wholeheartedly trust!! |
ABOUT THIS POEM:
This poem was written to encourage one of my friends as she was undergoing a difficult time in her life. It is hoped that all who read it may also find some encouragement to slam down their burdens and live life to the fullest.
Written:
18th May 2011 Inspired by: Emily Sukhu ©Paul Rossi Rampersad |