By the Book
Living by the book
doing what is right
you hold your goals high
clearly in sight.
Number one, check
rejoice with your love
the future looks rosy
yet barriers hang above.
Undetectable
to the naked eye
wouldn’t foresee
in the greatest sky.
The first one drops
devastation of heart
keep moving forward
resilient from the start.
You look for the good
in all people you meet
a mixture of manners
some sour, some sweet.
The second one drops
then number three
the counting has stopped
is this meant to be?
Treatment received
appalling at best
a really good person
put to the test.
The past still haunts
in wee hours of the night
when important goals
are nothing but plight.
You focus on the bliss
not one thought to quit
because no matter what
everyone copes with shit.
Though working hard
is still the best method
the outcome isn’t certain
from great work ethic.
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© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com
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Lauren Scott
Author – King Copper: Our dog’s life in poetry
Author – Cora’s Quest (a children’s book)
Author – Ever So Gently: A Collection of Poetry
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Author – Finding a Balance: A Collection of Poetry
Author – New Day, New Dreams: A Collection of Poetry
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Co-Author – This Is How We Grow
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