Keep Going



This poem goes to those who gave up on life
Those hopeless days they decided to quit the fight

This poem goes to those who lost a dad
Those childhood memories they miss so bad

This poem goes to those who let go of a dream
Those darkest times where light can’t be seen

This poem goes to those who lost a mom
Those piercing pains they wish to be gone
 
This poem goes to those who walked away
Those awful moments that made them not to stay

This poem goes to those who cried a liter of tears
Those tough days they succumbed to their fears

This poem goes to those I want to make it clear
That life will never be an easy journey, my dear

It consists of endless failures and success
It has its own share of happiness and stress

Its complexities are far beyond what we can comprehend
Its ironies are something we can never ever mend

It can make us strong and weak from time to time
It’s something that’s quite difficult to define

It can give us a reason to love and hate
It can bring peace or a tiring debate

But what makes life really special and interesting
Can only be discovered by those who’ll keep going!!!

About this poem

This poem aims to encourage everyone to see the  invisible beauty there is to the gift of life and how only those who'll keep going will find its true meaning.

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Written on October 17, 2019

Submitted by FLi on March 08, 2023

Modified on May 04, 2023

1:14 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme XX AA XX XX BB XX CC DD EE XX FF GG
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,146
Words 248
Stanzas 12
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

Francelle Ortega

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2 Comments
  • jerrylogie
    Fli, first, good morning as I sit here with my coffee and read your poem. Poetry and coffee go well together, and your words flow through my mind as easily as the coffee flows down my throat. I can relate to your words and yes, we all must 'keep going'. And, you must do the same with this talent you have found.. 
    LikeReply 211 months ago
    • FLi
      Thanks a lot for your words of encouragement Jerry. Let's all keep the good writing going. :)
      LikeReply 110 months ago
  • lovingempath
    I think this is a beautiful poem Francelle...with a little something for everyone. The message of 'hope' prevails throughout the entire piece and concludes on a positive note. "Can only be discovered, by those who'll keep going" So true! :). Great job! 
    LikeReply 111 months ago
    • FLi
      Your comments, kind words and appreciation for my works really meant a lot for me. Grateful to have a nice friend like you Robin. :)

      P.S.
      Looking forward to read more of your amazing poems.
      LikeReply 111 months ago

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