Give Up Not Poem by John Sensele

Swim against the tide
Drawing board recast
Pound to pulp the pride
That to perdition holds fast.

Big picture don't lose
When blues abound
And mystery moments cruise
Hurtling to push your resolve around.

Forge ahead
Rectitude path do walk
Despite pain and strain in your head
Frustrations your plans they stalk.

Catch your breath
Pluck up courage
Cultivate your faith
Despite growth and froth of rage on the stage

That vacillates
That mocks
That oscillates
Twitching and bleaching your socks.