Incomplete Ramblings

What They Don't Tell You

This poem is a personal favorite of mine. One, because I wrote it and two, because I write poems to help me vent and cope and just to express myself, thoughts and feelings.

I hope you enjoy it as much as you do.

What they don't tell you by Phoenix Ford

What they don't tell you is that
life is scary
marriage is hard
love is dangerous

money never flows the way you want it to,
when you want it too.

love never comes easy,
but hard, forceful and strong.

problems are plentiful and
solutions sometimes few.

What they don't tell you is that
friends should be held close
and friendships treasured because
you never know where you may end up
or when you will need a friend.
A true friend.

What they don't tell you is that
fear is false
love is pure
and God is real.

What they don't tell you is that
truth is power
but lies are even more powerful
and hate is strong
but love is stronger.

What they don't tell you is that
you should find joy where you can
live life to the fullest
love as much as you can, as big as you can
say thank you and please and your welcome

When someone sneezes, say bless you.
Hold the door open for a stranger.
leave a big tip when you get bad service
cause you may make that persons day.

speak your mind without fear or censure
speak your soul openly and fully
speak your heart justly and truthfully

speak the language that we have long forgotten.

compassion.
hope.
tenderness.
mercy.
faith.

life is hard.

be kind.

what they don't tell you is all you need to know.

pay close attention, there will be a test later.

It is up to you,
whether you pass or fail.

Are

You

Ready?

(C)August 2002. Phoenix Ford

posted by angeleque @ 9:15 PM