Jon M. Nelson Poems

As we journey through our lives,
We all take separate paths.
Sometimes they're filled with sorrow,
Other times they're full of laughs.
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Once again, it's that time of year,
When the world should be full of cheer.
This is the time for peace and love,
As the angels watch from up above.
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You can't expect me to be something I'm not,
This is who I am and this is what you've got.
I won't pretend to be someone else's dream,
So that I can help with your self-esteem.
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Everywhere you look you will see,
The downfall of our humanity.
So much crime and lack of respect,
We'll never know what to expect.
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Verse 1:
I wear my blue collar over my red neck,
Working hard to earn that paycheck.
I sometimes feel I'm treated like white trash,
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Verse 1:
I've lived life to the fullest,
It's been a long and lonely quest.
I've poured out my heart and soul,
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Even if there are dreams you may chase,
Try to understand that it is not a race.
Pursue your goals at your own set pace,
So that you'll always be in the perfect place.
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Dreams may be shattered, and hearts are broken,
Because sometimes you won't have a choice.
Your thoughts and words should never go unspoken,
As long as you're willing to raise your voice.
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The rose stands for the family with faith and love for those who serve,
They're held with the highest respect for that's what they deserve.

A yellow ribbon is for the loyalty waiting for those serving abroad,
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Monsters are very real,
We hear about them every day.
They don't hide under your bed,
They appear in many ways.
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