William J. Ludwikowski Poems

A man needs a woman—
Someone to care, share, and trust. A man needs a woman—
With whom he can believe. A man needs a woman—
For him to have a reason to live. A man needs a woman—
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Me, very often, I react to a mistake I made;
As if I belittled or turned myself against me. My want not to make a mistake;
Seems presumptuous that I am nearly without error. And if I appear upset or tight-roped;
I do not want to be knocked off my pedestal. A mistake to me is a saying that I am what I am;
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If you can look ahead and still be faithful
to the task at hand,
If you can dream—you must follow through
On all you've planned,
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For someone to achieve Happiness,
his interest, no matter if they are
passions or emotions, should be directed
not inward but outward— Why center on oneself? A person
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