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“LIFE”
There are so many things that eat up our day
All stresses and pressures that won’t go away
We work, eat and sleep- no time’s left for play
No time for ourselves cause were “just running late”
--So take a deep breath, and then take two more
Nap if you’re tired- who cares if you snore?
Smile in a mirror- now do it again
Take a few moments to be your best friend
--It’s a choice to be happy, though it often seems not
Don’t let pressure own you- give love conscious thought
We can’t control others- we can’t change the past
Don’t dwell on the negative- no good comes from that
--Strive to be honest- to your heart be true
If life beats you down, just know you’ll pull through
Each day’s a new chance to alter our paths
To see things a new way- let go of the past
--Forgiveness is crucial- only then we can grow
Forgive yourself first- then others you know
We’ve all made mistakes- some small and some big
Try not to judge others, just play your own gig
Believe in the future, believe in yourself
--Let’s not be greedy, be willing to help
Love one another, and love yourself too
Whatever the circumstance- be the best you
No outside influence can dampen your mood
--Darkness just weakens if not allowed through
So guard your heart always- let your light shine
The goodness inside you grows stronger each time
Things worth the doing are worth doing right
--Practice makes perfect,
don’t give up the fight
So easily said, not easily done
Regardless the challenge, we can overcome!
by: Casey Kriske
(I wrote this poem when I was 15)