Instances And Circumstances Poem by John Sensele

In circumstances of amiability, hostility or debility
Cast your eyes on the hand of God that guides your every step
Blesses your life, showers visions that offer a possibility
For your growth, your broth, your cloth to rise on a steep slope.

Under no circumstances should you allow the spectre of failure
To blot out the bright future God has set ahead of you
Despite ripples, steeples, staples, apples and nipples that for a moment cast a lure
That distracts your attention and your plans screws in a blue queue.

In every circumstance of warmth, of coldness, of indifference, of petulance
Keep eyes on the ball, on the bigger picture
So you can with determination, caution and action shunt aside impertinence
To stand tall, to walk with a spring in your step as you visualize and realize a great future.

Circumstances in your life mix ups, flats and downs
Because the cycle of life is a roller coaster that thrills the determined
Drills the undermined and offers opportunities for clowns
To strut their stuff even when sidelined.