Tag: challenges
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Poem
In a serene, star-filled night, the text explores the juxtaposition of jagged rock formations reflected in calm waters. It conveys a sense of introspection, as it compares swimming among stars to navigating deep currents in one’s mind. The imagery evokes a dreamlike, other-worldly atmosphere.
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Poem
Stories in trinketsGold crickets with talesShadows bend sunlightIn storm driven gales Monsters with sharp teethSmall critters that crawlWorn out old sneakersAnd trips to the mall Sometimes it’s too muchTreading water, so fastTwo for a dollarNever spent to last See the big pictureEmbrace what is realBring purpose to lifeStep forward with zeal © 2025 Phil Perkins…
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Poem
It’s time to turn the pageOn 2022Embrace new challengesAnd strive to see them through © 2023 Phil Perkins • Happy New Year • PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com. The Best Is Yet to Come, by Grover Washington, Jr. (1982) – feat. Patti LaBelle.
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Poem in Response
After reading “My Inspired Blog Back Story“, written by the very talented and lovely Arizonian poetess, Michele Lee – wherein she elaborates upon her decision to pursue writing, discusses challenges, hard work and successes – I was inspired to write this poem… From an absence of light came a spark in the dark In a…
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Throwback Thursday
In the mid-1990’s, I took a road trip with a friend from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to visit another friend living in Amherst, Massachusetts. While canoeing, we happened upon a rock face at waters edge. Two of us jumped at the same time from a 30-foot cliff, my friend (top) appearing to defy gravity having used a…
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Hiking Quote
It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe. — Muhammad Ali PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.