Weighing it by Hundreds
To celebrate D.K.'s "100" published works on Vocal
There are a hundred reasons why I'm a complainer,
and at least a hundred and one of why I shouldn't be.
There are a hundred reasons to wish for a do-over,
but just as many to say, "wouldn't be prudent to alter fate."
I can think of a hundred things that make life bitter,
but grateful that thousands make it so sweet.
There were hundreds of reasons that life made me weak,
But ten thousands of reasons I stood strong instead.
There are hundreds upon thousands of children in the world,
But I am so grateful that I had "the four" that were given to me.
There are a hundred reasons why not to Believe,
but I can think of millions of why I do!
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Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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Comments (4)
"But I am so grateful that I had "the four" that were given to me." As a parent this resonated with me.
Wonderful poem… love the contrasting numbers and reasons etc… especially: “ There are hundreds upon thousands of children in the world, But I am so grateful that I had "the four" that were given to me. There are a hundred reasons why not to Believe, but I can think of millions of why I do!” Beautifully put!💙✅
I really love this, Shirley! Such a wonderful message of gratitude and recognition of sovereignty! Really beautiful work! Very honored that you submitted it for the challenge!
Lovely, Shirley. Heartwarming stuff!