Literary Revelations is thrilled to bring you a poem by Eileen Clark. I hope you enjoy it.
Bio
When I was little I was always rhyming words in my head but I never wrote anything down. I have a slight learning disability. I did poorly in school, and quit the day I turned sixteen.
For many years I kept busy as most do with taking care of home and family, friends and pets, working and everything in between. I now have rheumatoid arthritis and I’m somewhat housebound which gives me plenty of time to enjoy my poem website, and at the age of 84, I write poetry.
My poems are not sophisticated or brilliant. They are just simple writings filled with memories of my childhood, my imagination, my experiences in life, and my plight with arthritis.
I love my poems and don’t mind saying so and hope you find some pleasure in reading them too, I will definitely be reading yours.
I’m Still Standing
It doesn’t matter how many tears in life you cry
If no one’s there to listen, does it really matter why
So many years you have wept throughout the night
You wake up to a shining sun, yet you don’t see the light
I am still standing
No one was there for you, to teach you how to win
To tell you when you fail, get back out there and do it again
When you hear the whispers behind your back, don’t give in
Block out the cruel remarks, she’s slow, plain looking, so thin
I am still standing
I’m reading more, teaching myself, letting go of old fears
Removing all the negativity that clung to me for years
I’m learning how to let go, to just take it on the chin
I had better because it comes from within, yes from my very own kin
I am absolutely still standing
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I really like this poem. What matters is the now and not the past.
Thank you so much.
You’re are welcome.
hello and thank you for your thoughtful comment.
You are welcome.
💖
xoxo
Precioso poema.
Gracias.
Hi, thank you.
I really like this poem! I can relate to her plight with arthritis because I have it also. Do you know where I can find more of her poetry?
Thank you Susan.
Thannk you Susan, here is a link to my website. ~ https://kentucky55.wordpress.com/
Love the grit. 💜
I believe you 🙂
Good day, thank you. 🙂
Beautiful and inspiring words to live each day strong.
Indeed.
Hi, thank you.
Lovely poem, Eileen!
Thank you Dawn 🙂
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Hello and thank you, it takes time and keeping it fresh with new post often. Best regards, Eileen
Such an empowering poem. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Always.
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