"Change for growth, not to boast"

"Change for growth, not to boast"

A Poem by Thepensiveplayer
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"As you rise, don't seek to despise"

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Whenever a challenge appears to be tough
I always wonder if my efforts are enough?
I know doubt decreases strength of will
and leads one on a road being still

Never mock those that also struggle
because in life, we all have our troubles
What I have is what I'm grateful for
and I seek to help others achieve much more

© 2018 Thepensiveplayer


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Positive and hopeful words shared. The need for a mentor is forgotten. I had many mentors in my life. People who help me and tried to direct me to a better place.
"Never mock those that also struggle
because in life, we all have our troubles
What I have is what I'm grateful for
and I seek to help others achieve much more"
The above lines. Words to live by. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thepensiveplayer

6 Years Ago

thank you for the warm review. I look forward to reading your work as well.
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

I enjoyed your work and you are welcome.



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Positive and hopeful words shared. The need for a mentor is forgotten. I had many mentors in my life. People who help me and tried to direct me to a better place.
"Never mock those that also struggle
because in life, we all have our troubles
What I have is what I'm grateful for
and I seek to help others achieve much more"
The above lines. Words to live by. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thepensiveplayer

6 Years Ago

thank you for the warm review. I look forward to reading your work as well.
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

I enjoyed your work and you are welcome.
This was incredibly moving.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Another beautiful and inspiring sentiment. I find it very easy to relate to your pieces because you capture truths of humanity. That crippling self doubt we all experience at times, some more than others, that inability to see our potential and that slide into resignation and defeat.

"Never mock those that also struggle"

You address an important moral, the importance of seeing ourselves in others rather than the shortcomings and struggles of the other. To place ourselves in their position and at least attempt to see through their eyes rather than writing them off with harsh wit or wicked tongue.

"What I have is what I'm grateful for"

And gratitude. Never being above or below a 'thank you', never elevating or degrading ourselves so much as to ignore the benefits and blessings we do possess. Count blessings and pay it forward. Another beautiful piece I'm glad to have read. Thank your for sharing:)

Hailey

Posted 6 Years Ago



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Thepensiveplayer
Thepensiveplayer

Harvey, LA



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My name is Corey Johnson and I enjoy writing poems to apply growth to myself. I've always wondered," what constitutes a good life in this world?" "Should a person conform to society's expectations or .. more..

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