Life Steps

Life StepsBy Catherine Pulsifer, © 2007

Our entire life is made up of choices,
What we decide, 
the action we take, 
the attitude we display
All represent the steps of life.

Sometimes we take two steps forward
And one-step back.
Some of us take baby steps
Some of us take giant steps

But the secret is not to let that
one step back turn into a failure.
Learn from backward steps

And keep on stepping forward in this dance
Called Life!

The Mirror of Life 
Catherine Pulsifer, (c) 2012 

Life is but a mirror,
Looking back at us.
Everything we do each day,
Should lead us to impress.

And sometimes when we need,
To see life differently.
We have that mirror to help us,
Change our view gently.

The eyes of everyone,
Also reflect back.
Mirrors come in different ways,
To show us what we lack.

But most importantly,
Don't forget to always look.
Be your best 
And life will look after the rest.

What we see and what we do 
Are reflections of what is true
Don't let your mirror reflect the things
That you do not want to come true.

Instead each day set your goals
Strive to complete, it is good for your soul.
Give life all you've got
Never look in the mirror and stop. 

Foundation of Life 
Poet: Dorsey Baker, (c)2012 

If you are always
looking for fault,
that is what you 
will find-
If you are always
looking for fault,
that is what you
will find-
and you'll never
have peace of mind.

If you are always
looking for the bad,
you'll never
see the good,
If you are always
looking for the bad,
you'll never 
see the good,
surely must be clearly
understood-

Don't look for the shadow
and the sun you will see,
Don't look for the shadow
and the sun you will see.
and a better human being
you will surely be!

Just One Poet Unknown 
(thanks to Jane for submitting)

One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal

One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey.
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what's true,

One life can make a difference,
You see, it's up to you!

Grammar 
Poet: William de Witt Hyde 

Live in the active voice, rather than passive. 
Think more about what you happen than what is happening to you.

Live in the indicative mood, rather than in the subjunctive. 
Be concerned with things as they are, rather than as they might be

Live in the present tense, facing the duty at hand 
without regret for the past or worry over the future.

Live in the singular number, caring more for the approval of your own conscience 
than for the applause of the crowd.