My Struggle
Perseverance
I’m living as a Christian and I walk a different path
I’m trying hard to circumvent a history full of wrath
I struggle with my anger and I wrestle with my sins
As long as I give in to them then Jesus never wins
It landed me in prison and I paid a heavy price
Of all the things I did to people, none of them were nice
I’m still a work in progress but I’m stronger every week
Tho sometimes I still stumble while I’m trying to be meek
Although I’ve learned forgiveness and I wanna practice grace
I don’t respond too well to people getting in my face
A man who’s rather large decides to show off for his wife
Deciding it was worth it if he caused a little strife
She cut me off in checkout at our local grocery store
Although I backed away it seems he wanted something more
I felt my temper rising, I got ready for “the dance”
I leaned in and I whispered just to give the man a chance
Despite all his bravado, they just walked away instead
I wanted to de-escalate, so this is what I said
“I’m not the bigger person so you need to walk away
I hated life in prison, but I might go back today”
About the Creator
Earl W. Pearl
I’ve been writing poetry (rhyming mostly) since about 2014 and have recently transitioned to writing novels and short stories. My poetry genres are faith, humor, social issues, politics, pretty much any subject matter.
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Comments (19)
Well written. Cheers
This is so beautiful.
Woah this was amazing! Congrats on top story!
Your words have a struck a chord deep within me because I know exactly what you mean. Well done!
I can base those experiences thoroughly. Such a remarkable read and still remained transparent.
Beautifully crafted & Powerful! Very well done! So excited to see a person of faith featured! Congrats on your Top Story!
I'm not the bigger person. Omgggg I can't describe how much I love that line! Congratulations on your Top Story!
Good rhythm and honest story. Nicely done, and congrats on the top story too :)
Excellent rhythm, I loved it 😁
This was awesome!!! The writing and rhythm were superb!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!
Glad to see this intense, self-aware poem make it to top story! Congrats!!!
Well done, congratulations on top story!
Woah… mic drop! Using the truth to strike someone down is always the best move, and I love the brutal honesty of saying “I’m not the bigger person.” Congrats on your Top Story. 🥂
Profound -🎉👍😉Congratulations on your Top Story❗❗
Beautiful insight, raw and deep. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent work here! I found your raw intensity and honesty a profound reflection and deeply relatable
Ohh. That's quite an ending. Well done and congrats on the TS.
This is so raw. It really highlights the struggles of anger problems and issues with problem solving. It can be hard sometimes to turn the other cheek. Well-done and congrats.
I am so glad you shared , temper is very hard to controlled. It’s a process just like life. My mother never got her temper under control but I still loved her. I hope you find the right support system that fits you well. 🙏🏽♥️ Excellent Rhythm poetry