The Coin Toss
I guess it explains the cycle of life
And while hearing the words can bring great comfort
Feeling a loss still slices through us like a knife
Why do bad times have to come?
I think most of us would enjoy a life of smooth sailing
Would experiencing only good make us less human?
Do our most important lessons come from our failings?
I guess life is a two-sided coin
Good and bad times; depends how the coin lands
We all get a taste of heads and tails
It is inevitable; yet, so hard to understand
I guess when the coin signals rough seas
When challenges seem to be heading our way
We have to believe that the coin will again flip
And better times begin with the start of a new day
If we can hold onto that hope
That the pain will ebb and perhaps even cease
We can find the courage to face each new dawn
Knowing our hearts will once again find peace
Published by Donna Cavanagh
I like to make people laugh. My newest humor book "Reality: Fantasy's Evil Twin" is now available on Amazon. My other humor book "Life on the Off Ramp" and my poetry book "Poems for a Positive Day II" were... View profile
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Post a Commentlol > Tom :)
Great as usual.
Yin and yang, baby.
great advice
Good advice. I like what Sheryl said,"without the bad times we wouldn't appreciate the good times."
If we did not taste the bad times we would not appreciate the good. Good poem
Very sage advice here, Donna. Thanks!
PV love! Had to babysit yesterday. Ny daughter surprised me and came for a visit from North Carolina. Will be at the Cardnal's game tomorrow. Please forgive me if I miss anyone's posts.
every season of life brings it's own lessons and purpose--celebrate them all!
Without the good times, we couldn't endure the "bad" times. Without the "bad" times, we wouldn't grow!