This World

by Countess of Monte Cristo   Apr 13, 2010


This world is full of temptations,
Filled with the facade that harmful things serve as a cure.
It takes strength to stay on the right path,
It takes will to keep one's soul pure.

Don't call yourself a victim in order to destroy yourself,
Do not blame the circumstances and the times.
You are responsible for what you do at the end of the day,
You will pay the due for your crimes.

Keep your head on your shoulders,
And fix your glance on the prize.
All those temptations will seem so trivial,
They'll magically disappear before your eyes.

A defeatist attitude is not one which I believe in,
You falling down means you have to quickly rise.
After the thunders and the hurricanes,
The sun yet again brightens the skies.

Though this world is full of temptations,
Things that harm you are never the cure.
And despite the corruption and the rottenness that is prevalent,
The true survivor maintains a soul that is pure.

*We are all hit by hard circumstances, but they ought never serve as a justification for our shortfalls..It is we who are responsible for who we become.

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  • 14 years ago

    by alka mendiratta

    5/5.Another excellent write.Wisdom does'nt come with position.It arises from one's sense of responsibility.Strength of character lies in performing the drama of life with courage and confidence,practising self-reflection and self-control under any circumstances.
    Love and God bless.

  • 14 years ago

    by Sylvia

    We are responsible for what happens to us and if we do fall we must rise up and learn from that. Well done.

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    *beautiful job

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    A very strong expression of your thoughts, emotions. You are never afraid to express what you feel, & you have done a beautiful eyes and have opened the readers eyes to very much. Awesome job Walah

  • 14 years ago

    by Lady Nik

    Beautiful :] I love your ideas and how you never hold them back or sugar coat them. You are one of the most creative thinkers I know and it's such a pleasure to be able to read your work all the time and hopefully try to learn how to be half of the poet you are. Amazing work really :] Nik

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