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Of all the lessons learned in life
By every creed in turn,
Acceptance is the costliest
Mankind has had to learn.
The price is often self-esteem,
And life must yield as well.
It also charges interest,
On that, I shall not dwell.
But just by way of mentioning,
Though bitter is defeat;
Recovery sure is sweeter,
The sooner it's complete.
Acceptance of each circumstance,
Is one great truth of life.
But often comes at quite a cost,
Much suffering and strife.
The hardest thing to realize,
When all is said and done;
Accepting losses in ones life,
Is one sure sign you've won.
Sometimes the greatest victory
Is learning to endure,
Defeat that seems unbearable;
When at first glance, for sure.
Acceptance of this living truth
Is not so hard to bear.
It's something man can't seem to learn
In struggles everywhere.
But here is wisdom to the wise,
Or those who wish to be;
For those who seek a happy life,
Acceptance is the key.
The costs you have to pay to bear
This single solemn truth,
Are those you need to sacrifice,
Your pride and fear, forsooth.
The choice is one each has to make.
And each is justified.
Depending on your view of life,
I'll argue for each side.
The core of this dilemma then
Is just to understand;
Depending on the choice you make,
You'll live or die as planned.
Acceptance then, includes the fate
You choose on fateful days.
To leave this world a sacrifice,
Or live in other ways.
GREENWOLFE 1962
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Cristy Upshaw
(4/24/2009 10:38:00 PM) |
So, so filled with truth and wonderment. Your words strike many cords and make the reader ponder and question how they should be and helps understand what we should know.
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Yelena M.
(3/23/2009 1:57:00 AM) |
'The hardest thing to realize,
When all is said and done;
Accepting losses in ones life,
Is one sure sign you've won.'
True and wonderful lines and superb poem as a whole. Very enjoyable to read and, like it was said in a comment here, has much food for thought.
Best wishes.
A.
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Dr Hitesh Sheth
(3/17/2009 2:39:00 AM) |
Though who can listen let them hear:
For those who seek a happy life,
Acceptance is the key.......................
Yeah say always thy will be done..........this is key to happiness.......
Good Write........
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Madison Yeater (slowly adding poems back on)
(3/13/2009 7:50:00 PM) |
This stanza
'Acceptance of this living truth
Is not so hard to bear.
It's something man can't seem to learn
In struggles everywhere.'
oh its sooo true. some people cant seem to take a grasp onto acceptance. thats one huge problem i encounter in life, but you gottta do what you gotta do. and learn to take what you have, apply it to yourself and get on with your life.
nice piece.10+ as i felt it from my heart.
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Meggie Gultiano
(3/2/2009 7:52:00 AM) |
words of wisdom and humility planted here in the garden of my heart, ..
Nice, nice..what more can i say?
Hugs,
Meggie
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Barry A. Lanier
(2/22/2009 3:51:00 PM) |
A wonderful poem with poignant thoughts and classic advice...I believe I knw you ten years ago when I wrote my poem 'Acceptance'...I don't know if it's worthy but I do know that my counselor I've been seeing for 5 years hasa it hanging on his wall on a plaque....yes acceptance is the key to 'freedom' from whatever issue we are faced with, , , , , Bravo Greenwolfe, , , , ,
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Frieda Lumpkins
(2/20/2009 1:49:00 PM) |
This poem is very touching, and I loved it very much
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