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Poems - Test Yourself

Test Yourself

by rondo

Test Yourself
When been there and done that
Best describes where you’re at
And life loses luster
When motivation is hard to muster

When drug, drink and smoke won’t do
When grass is less green and skies are less blue
And life just makes you sleepy tired
Wishing you still had that fire

It was not youth in and of its self
That gave you that exuberant wealth
Don’t you remember how you always pushed
Before you excelled and life became Kush

You tested and challenged your every effort
Raising new goals and setting new records
You wanted to know how well you could
Tempered your metal and seasoned your wood

Trying new things because things were new
And had new things you had to do
But the more you walked familiar ground
Your step lost pep
And your bound covered less ground

When excitement pales and life gets stale
And you feel like you’re losing gains
Your effort trite and gumption wanes

Test your limits and push yourself
It’s a source of satisfaction and a gratifying wealth

rondo

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by Phoebe on Monday, April 16, 2012 (03:17:54)

I think we all have the occasional downside but I think that's because life's in the driving seat and those slumps are a part of our journey - some people prefer to sit back in cruise mode and either enjoy or find fault with the ride while others see everything as an adventure and want to grab it at every opportunity - as for me I'm the adventurous type...:wink, This is a really great write - Phoebe

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by rondo on Monday, April 16, 2012 (07:43:15)

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by deepali on Monday, April 16, 2012 (07:19:40)

"But the more you walked familiar ground
Your step lost pep "...well said!
great write, as always!!
warm wishes,
D.

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by rondo on Monday, April 16, 2012 (07:48:40)

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by WordLover on Monday, April 16, 2012 (20:15:03)

rondo, your wonderful rhymes speak so strongly about not falling into the trap of complacency - I love your very upbeat challenge at the end "test your limits and push yourself! Amen.

Sandy

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by ossy on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 (03:55:59)

Lots of inspiration in this one, enough to heal the folly and keep the prudent in health.

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by Zbird on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 (08:21:09)

you are so right! it isn't being young that makes life vital but having goals to reach and pushing yourself to that next level. what a great poem! really inspiring!

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by Kieran on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 (21:06:16)

Rondo's style is full-blooded and funny. It's a pleasure to read.

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Re: Test Yourself (Score: 1 )
by rondo on Friday, July 27, 2012 (19:56:52)

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