Rolled Up Sleeves And Backbone Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

The only wishes with wants craved,
To appetite the taste of them on a daily basis...
With them desired to have come true,
Are the ones that begin with life changing discipline.
To add initiative, motivation and devotion to sacrifice.
Any other advice one is given that is recommended,
Is suggested not to ignore,
But never procrastinate to consider it.
Remember this...
Doubts to think about is an easy way out.

Sleepless nights trying to fight back tears,
To discover after spending many years...
That those wishes with wants to get them pursued,
Is not a cakewalk on a path without some tasks to pass.
And confronting every obstacle possible there is.

This is not easy for anyone to do.
Especially when hearing discouraging words,
Accompanied by negative comments meant to be heard...
From those who perceive a success to achieve,
Is not done with faith, rolled up sleeves and backbone.
Or with smiles disguising the gritting of teeth.
When one is attempting not to reminisce,
The healing to mend from a hidden anguish...
Successfuly masked by one who has mastered,
With a lot of practice a display of forgiving humility.