Keep On Keeping On! Poem by Hannington Mumo

Keep On Keeping On!

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You may rest awhile if the going be tough,
Take a breath when the terrain is rough;
Let the oars get some respite
And rower fresh viands bite.

But the journey must anon continue,
For time tells motions of the brave
(According to holy lores heavens gave) ,
Shall all forever subdue the earth;
And man's toil shall win him mirth.

Pull your ear from naysayers' sigh
That affirms that they forever can't;
Keep the company of them that try;
Dwell in the fold of sons of hope.

Remember it's no crime to slip a cry
If bristles of fate prick your heart;
Allow a tear if the pain be too much,
But through all remember this part:
You must always keep on keeping on!

Nothing has ever successfully stood
In the bold path of a determined man,
Who keeps walking despite the mood.
The world lacks case of one who tried,
And was the object of his toil denied!

Give ear all that hear the spoken word,
For none like this has ever been heard -
The esoteric code that rules the world:
That you'll have to keep on keeping on!

Thursday, November 11, 2010
Topic(s) of this poem: determination
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Susan Lacovara 13 June 2015

Houstonians of language is awe inspiring. I have become a fan of your talent and truths. PEACE

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Fiona Schwartzinoff 21 December 2013

I like this. Thank you. :)

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Chinedu Dike 19 January 2015

FAITH KEEPS THOSE THAT KEEP THE FAITH. An inspirational poem, well articulated and penned with insight to capture the essence of the piece and the poet's conviction. A lovely piece indeed. Thanks for sharing. Please read my poem THE PHOENIX STRANGLER.

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Abdulrazak Aralimatti 28 March 2015

Nothing has ever stood On the path of a determined man Who continues walking despite the mood. Truly said, loved reading it.

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Patricia Grantham 24 April 2015

A very well written poem. So nicely expressed and articulated. This is very encouraging and inspiring. Well done!

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Bharati Nayak 13 February 2021

Pull your ear from naysayers' sigh That affirms that yes they can't; Keep the company of them that try; Dwell in the fold of sons of hope.----A great poem of hope, thanks for sharing.

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Hans Vr 13 July 2019

A wonderful poem filled with inspiration and hope. Perseverance, drive and determination. Very well written!

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Dr Antony Theodore 05 June 2019

Withdraw your ear from cynics and naysayers Who affirm that yes they can't; Keep the company of them that try; And rejoice in the fold of sons of hope... go on, try hard, work hard, achieve. it is our goal. and you are sure to win my dear poet. keep on. keep going. tony

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Arun Kumar 19 March 2018

The present seem all dreary The future very grim, Your welcome problems are slim,

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Susan Lacovara 13 June 2015

Your command of language is awe inspiring. I have become a fan of your talent and truths. PEACE

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