If one’s conscious life is too rigid, too regimented, then the surface may crack at times, and we are unprepared for the strange emotions or sensations we experience. Face it and you’ll be gifted with fortune. Life’s like that.

When one has a friend
He has the world
When one has a wife
He has all the love he needs
When one has a pet
He’s never lonely
When one has an enemy
He’s not always happy
When one has a rival
He puts up his best
When one believes in fate
He no longer wishes
When one chooses his path
He is never certain
When one has faith
He feels strong
When one gives
He cares
When one loves
He deserves
When one believes he would
He will
When one suffers
He is alive
When one fails
He succeeds
When one tries
He never cries
When one sees
He believes
When one regrets
He learns
When one thinks
He controls
When one is unaware
He hits bottom
When one is alert
He bounces sky-high
When one cries
He is to blame
When one smiles
He makes a difference…

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  • Likha on Feb 17, 2009

    It’s been a while since I read from you. This is a wonderful “welcome back” piece.

  • Darla Smith on Feb 17, 2009

    Very nice! I really like this one.

  • Joni Keith on Feb 17, 2009

    This is one of my favorites. I particularly like the line

    “When one chooses his path
    He is never certain”

    That says so much and is so beautifully worded. The poem makes you stop and think. It’s really deep.

  • nesita on Feb 17, 2009

    beautifully written!

  • Kollin Trent on Feb 17, 2009

    very very true material.
    I enjoyed reading every second of it.

  • Dakota West on Feb 20, 2009

    When one thinks
    He controls

    I like this line the most. Very true. Great piece

  • trishia on Feb 25, 2009

    Very nice.Great wisdom peice here.I have been known to cry easily..(too sentimental).Perhaps I’ll consider working on this.

    Thanks for sharing!

  • miss cornelia on Mar 6, 2009

    Very true, everyone should smile more.

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