Embrace the day,it was created for you.Sunrise begins it;when sundown,it’s through. But in between,you are free,to gaze into that azul sky,as those weeping nubesfloat on by. Spanish Translation Abraza el día,fue creado para ti.El amanecer lo inicia;cuando se pone el … Continue reading Worry Clouds The Mind
Survey says—in order for the human male to be content with his life—he needs the following attributes: 1. Be gainfully employed. 2. Be in good physical shape. 3. Possess a capable mind. 4. Earn a livable wage. 5. Be over … Continue reading A Man Of Purpose
“I don’t know if my poetry is good enough, or if anybody will be motivated to do better, by having known me. But that’s as good as I can make it, right now. I’m too old, to imagine, that the … Continue reading Optimist
I’m a poet,I don’t doubt it,even ifI’m not very good at it. You can choose,who you want to be,you’ll just have towork at it too. You might not bethe best there is,but I’ll give you the creditfor what you do. … Continue reading Self-sabotage
Every year many humans needlessly die.Some are females, but most are males.Some are prideful, some are stubborn,but most have road-rage. Why do they struggle,why do they have to argue,why can’t they just go with the flow? When they were young,were … Continue reading What Is Driving You
Don’t disrespect your teacher,and don’t believe the hype.You will have a jelly brain,if you fall for all of them. Stay in school and don’t drop out,Unless you want to end upWith peanut butter on your mind. Spanish Translation No faltes … Continue reading All My Rhymes Are Lame
The goal of procrastination,Is to put off until tomorrow,What you can do today. The odds say: tomorrow will come anyway,And then you’re faced with the same dilemma,To do your duty or delay. Procrastination wishes there was no tomorrow,That way you … Continue reading Procrastination Has A Dark Side
This message is so powerful! We’re set free from addictions when we don’t put our trust in the flesh (our strength); only when we recognize that we’re weak (no willpower), will we be able to overcome. You might have read … Continue reading The Addiction Trap
When you’re a hero,There’s a danger,That the one you’re defending,Will also, take you down.You see, the one you’re aiding,Will only live,By sucking the breath, out of you.So a first responder needs to be:Brave, strong and well-rested.Because you never know,How long … Continue reading Lifesaver
Once in a blue moon,I hear or see something that inspires,And obliges me to write again. So, I reach up, and pull down,Some of the words,That are floating above me. And I try to make it better, for us.Sometimes, all … Continue reading When Inspiration Arrives
You live to learn. You learn to live. There’s only one way to go. There’s no shortcut. The casinos are full of players, Who believe they can game the system. A few are born with the gift. But most aren’t … Continue reading Living In Denial
Why is it,If you have an itch and you scratch it,You want to do it—even more,Until you break the skin and it bleeds?But if you’d ignore it, you’d forget it. The same goes for wanting a beer,If you drink it, … Continue reading Loser
elroypoet.blog 