Life worth living

life and living

Open my eyes at the start of the day

One bold step and I’m off on my journey

Sunshine and lights upon my skin

I can feel the warm embrace within

People pass by, they meet and greet

Sharing in conversation & spirit 

Each day holds a great vision to claim

Yes, today is a beautiful day, I say

So let nothing be wasted or vain

The sun and moon, they rise and set

Silver stars shimmer across the dark sky

Courage and faith are the center of hope

Make troubles vanish like a fire’s smoke  

There’s certain to be battle, a war to be won

No day leaves time to surrender

Pain brings strength, sorrow brings love

And charity brings joy- the greatest gift ever

Life’s too short to be taken for granted

Or wasted without hesitation or thought

Wish not for its ending for this is just beginning 

Take a bold step into your journey

With me. 

Author's Note

Life worth living

Reviews

[Lady Glitter]

Many people like this poem. People are seeking encouragement in a depressing world. I like this stanza the best:
"There’s certain to be battle, a war to be won
No day leaves time to surrender
Pain brings strength, sorrow brings love
And charity brings joy- the greatest gift ever"

Very good insight, Edward, about life's push and pull, tug of war.

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you very much for the encouraging review, life is too short to be miss

[Mirra]

"Pain brings strength, sorrow brings love"
I love this line and the rhyming in each stanzas. Well pen.

[Edward Lancheister]

Thanks for stopping by and read my poem. Mira

[Mirra]

Your welcome :-)

[Mak(ayla:)]

My favorite lines were,
" Life’s too short to be taken for granted
Or wasted without hesitation or thought
Wish not for its ending for this is just beginning
Take a bold step into your journey
With me."

It's so true, and couldn't be any clearer.
Keep up the inspiration!

Always,
Makayla.

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you my friend Mak, your review give me a lot courage to write much more better :)

[Robert Price]

Very hopeful. Give life a chance and you will behold such beauty that it shows. A very heartfelt and interesting view on life my friend. Very refreshing.

[Edward Lancheister]

Thank you Robert for a kindness review, gladly to know you get the message

[Ashira Macy]

I love how positive this is. I can never seem to write about positive things, so I revel in it when other people are able to. Beautiful work.

[Edward Lancheister]

Thank you Ashira, feel free to share this poem with all your friends, spread the postive message to the pople :)

[BThomvanWart]

The optimism in this poem is very uplifting. It's beautiful. It's a great way to start off my day. :]

[Edward Lancheister]

Thank you fot the review, gladly the poem could give you courage

[ReneeJ]

So true! although for me it can be hard to always be optimistic or take risks. I greatly appreciate motivation especially in the creative form. I loved the structure and the rhymes, gives it a lyrical feel

[Edward Lancheister]

Thamk you Reneej for the review :)

[Mélania Woolf]

It's all about staying optimistic and appreciating the beauties of this life !
like the vibes this poem sends ! ^^ Keep it up

[Edward Lancheister]

thanks. for the review and the encouraging support

[Mélania Woolf]

My pleasure ! :D

[Parimal Pratyush]

What a poem! Amazed. It shines upon us a true lesson on staying optimistic and enjoying life on the go. Loved it. Glad you shared this. :)

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you. if you like more positive poem please subscribe to my profile

[Crystal Ellyson]

Life is worth living!!!! Love your poem. you made a positively outlook on life. Great Job!!!!

[Edward Lancheister]

thank you Crystal, keep the good things going on