Of those among mankind I most admire
Are such who've overcome the saddest grief,
And men who've pulled themselves out of the mire
After their lives had crashed upon the reef.
A phoenix who has risen from the fire,
A broken heart that's brave beyond belief,
These are those to whom I would aspire.
No matter if of sinners they are chief.
It's not how many times a man may fail,
But how many times his soul will still assail
The many untold griefs, too foul to mention,
Demons who seek to foil his best intention.
It's heroes, such as these, who've pierce life's veil,
And by their perseverance shall prevail.
Seldom adorned with medals of pretension...
I find these are the men of great invention.
We fall down, we get back up again... This poem will be added to My Favourite Poems list.
Such a heartwarming poem, Londis...Superb...... a huge 10++++
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I would like to translate this poem
And men who've pulled themselves out of the mire After their lives had crashed upon the reef. ...My God just a very fine poem.. conveying beautiful positive thoughts praising the one who conquers the pain and sufferings....... love reading it dear poet.. tony