Stand...

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by Shally A.
Sometimes scared
Sometimes full of faith
Sometimes in the air
This too shall pass, I hear
I must learn to persevere

So unsure
Striving to stay alive
Hoping I’ll survive
Stand. 

The wave’s splash along
My terror screams “Lord!
Open my eyes, guide my lifes' lines”
Stand.

I had hoped by now
Your arm would have saved my drown
The tides toss me around

Slitting deep, till red fires gush out

You whisper, STAND

This too shall pass

It takes time to build a corporate work of art. It takes time to build a life. And it takes time to develop and grow. So give yourself, your enterprise, and your family the time they deserve and the time they require, persevere- Jim Rohn.


Comments

  1. Philip Amiola11 February 2013 at 05:48

    So encouraging, really love this, especially the Jim Rohn quote. Keep it up sister.

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  2. Shally A11 February 2013 at 22:00

    LOL...thank you Philip. Appreciate u stopping by...

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    From Embyro to Adulthood; a phase me must all pass through before we "get" there! An egg ends up as a Fowl, and so the circle continues. Persevering is a strong trait. Having it means one can withstand the greatest trial.

    But then, Rome wasn't built in a day. And the Race of life wasn't promised to be Easy. So one step at a time. Tomorrow is another day!

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    Having perseverance means one can withstand the greatest trial... so true, thanks for reading.

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