Live And Breathe
To Wake
At the start of the day,
With the sun shining brightly,
The light of the world,
To show you the way.
To breathe
In the fresh salty air,
With the waves gently lapping,
The shoreline of hope,
To dream what you dare.
To love
To give all of your heart,
With your feelings wide open,
So honest and true,
From the very start.
To laugh
When the world can be mad,
And it all seems against you,
All trouble and strife,
And never be sad.
To cry
At the loss of a friend,
When the grief overcomes you,
Just let it all out,
No need to pretend.
To live
Any way that you choose,
With the occasional risk,
That's always a rush,
And never say lose.
© David Gibbs 2009
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Brilliant! Dave!
Dave, It seems I needed this poem today. I love every sentiment in every stanza!Thank you for sharing it. We should all be reminded to live this way.
( i really like the format too, very clever and different!)
This poem warmed my soul.
XO
Linda
Thank You
Linda, I'm glad this piece made you feel good, thank you for such a positive comment,
Dave
Thank you David
This was well worth the wait. It warms my heart to think someone out there can feel or live this way. A beautiful write, and one I will read more than once.
Total abstinence is so excellent a thing that it cannot be carried to too great an extent. In my passion for it I even carry it so far as to totally abstain from total abstinence itself.
Mark Twain June 11, 1881
Thank You
Beth, appreciate the read and comment, very happy you enjoyed,
Dave
Such optimism
Such optimism; I'm feeling uplifted by your words, my friend.
Thanks NSF
Feeling uplifted is a good thing, glad that you got something from this piece, thanks for the read and comment,
Dave
Beautiful
I almost feel like I'm reading a sacred piece of writing, it's so unique and positive, how can you not be smiling with hope after reading this? I know I'll read this one again and again, whenever I need something to uplift me! thank you so much for posting it Dave! :D ♥
Thank You
Jewel, for the read and for leaving such a positive comment, appreciated.
Congrats on the job as well :) I read your etheree, very good and funny end as well! Enjoyed the read,
Dave
Anytime Dave ☺
and thank you, I'm definitely enjoying it more than my last job! :D ♥
good stuff
to remember. Reminds me of someone years ago with a big wide open smile. I think years can take their toll and this is a great little reminder to self to live wide open. I like this Dave. raskin
Absolutely!
God knows I need a reminder now and again!
Thanks for the read and comment raskin, appreciated,
Dave
awesome
I love the ending...we have to take the risk right,if not,life ain't worth living! Ricklovin
Thanks Rick
For the read and comment, glad you enjoyed,
Dave
:)
"Live and breathe...and never say lose"...a very reassuring and positive write...
Hmm I suddenly felt a whack on my head... (without needing a "coconut")...Thank you Mr. Gibbs...
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Miss Oceanic, I'm glad that you got something from this:)
Appreciate the read and comment as always,
Dave