The Challenge

Melody SJAL on Jul 31, 2009

Tags: adventures, challenge, courage, dream, encouraging poems, Hope, inspiring poems, pastures, poems of encouragement, Poetry

A poem about rising up, moving on and facing the challenge of a new beginning.

The valley of depression

has finally come to an end,

leaving no other way

but up -

unless you wallow

in that place of desolation.

But why linger there?

All around you are hills

With lush pastures of golden opportunities -

new, unlimited and ripe -

beckoning to you,

daring you to scale their heights

that promise

unending adventures

and lifetime wonders.

So lay down every sorrow and pain,

gather your strength and courage,

fill your heart with hope,

and rise up to the challenge.

One step at a time,

savoring each precious moment

enjoying the goodness and beauty of life;

and allowing yourself

to dream again,

take that first step forward and upward

without turning back except

for ensuring that

every burden was laid,

and every lesson was learned.

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CHAN LEE PENG on Jul 31, 2009
You’ve expressed your feeling beautifully. It contains idea to ponder upon. Thanks and have my liked it.
ken bultman on Jul 31, 2009
Well written positive poem of moving forward. Uplifting.
MMV Abad on Jul 31, 2009
How uplifting. Thank you
cleblanc on Jul 31, 2009
insightful. great write!
Darla Cooke on Jul 31, 2009
Very inspiring!
katie marie on Jul 31, 2009
Right where I’m at, on the upward climb. No looking back.
Jenny Heart on Jul 31, 2009
You spoke much widom with a great delightful style. Like it!
Joe Dorish on Jul 31, 2009
Good words to follow!
goodselfme on Jul 31, 2009
Very well expressed .TX for sharing it with me.
Ruby Hawk on Jul 31, 2009
Wonderful advice, When we hang onto hurtful memories we are only punishing ourselves.
George W Whitehead on Jul 31, 2009
Beautifully crafted poem, Melody.
maranatha on Jul 31, 2009
Well done, Melody. Very positive and thoughtful. I particularly like the last four lines: ‘without turning back except for ensuring that every burden was laid, every lesson learned.’

Excellent advice, and words to live by.
Inna Tysoe on Jul 31, 2009
Thank you for that lovely poem.

Inna
PR Mace on Jul 31, 2009
A true inspiration. Well done and filled with positive thoughts. Enjoyed it.
kris miyasako on Aug 1, 2009
Well…what else can I say? If it’s coming from you… it must be good. Keep it up kabayan.
Momma Tells on Aug 1, 2009
So encouraging
athena goodlight on Aug 2, 2009
Very nicely written.
I like the ending part most of all

“take that first step forward and upward

without turning back except

for ensuring that

every burden was laid,

and every lesson was learned.”
Christine Ramsay on Aug 2, 2009
An inspiring and very positive poem. A must read for all those depressed people. Well done.

Christine
Melody SJAL on Aug 2, 2009
Thank you, everyone, for your wonderful comments. God bless you all.
HomeopathOnline on Aug 11, 2009
Thank you Melody. Your words are inspiring as they are true. May all your wishes for the future be fulfilled.
Morris Muthomi on Sep 15, 2009
Brilliant,thnx for disseminating the wonderful advise.
Goodselfme on Oct 18, 2010
Your flow is gentle and yet with purpose.The words are well chosen with great care to create such great feeling of reward for the reader. Wonderful portrait of words.thank you.

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