Overcoming Hard Times Poems - Page 2

Finding A Will When Wanting To Quit
- By Tyquan L. Norwood
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2020 with permission of the Author.
Life is so hard, and living it is too. I have been through a lot in my young lifetime. I just want a change for people and the world. We all need to make the world a better place.

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Times will get rough and sometimes tough,
Where you may say that you have had enough,
Where you may fall and need a lift,
Where the hurt of your pains may leave you stiff.

Times will get rough and sometimes tough,
Where you may say that you have had enough,
Where you may fall and need a lift,
Where the hurt of your pains may leave you stiff.
When all things may seem to go wrong,
Just pick up some faith and carry on,
Because you may never know how close you've come to be,
To reach the throne of victory.
There has been some time that passed,
That many thought they could not last.
But with a mighty blow they've come to see,
That they had made history.
When you may feel that there is nothing that you can do,
Here is something you can refer to.
As some people say, "Where there is a will, there's a way."
With this being said, I feel a brighter day,
One without hurt, one without sorrow,
One with a brighter tomorrow.
So, in the fight, you may get knocked down,
But get back up without a frown,
Because it's when you're hardest hit
That you must say that you will not quit.
So push on harder and hear me when I say,
"Where there's a will, there's a way."
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Battle Scars
- By Carol M. Chicane
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2016 with permission of the Author.
Hi, my name is Carol, and I really hope you guys like this poem. It is about my battle scars. I hope it gives the people who have cut or are still cutting inspiration. It has for me.

Poem About Surviving Tough Parts Of Life

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Be brave.
You already are.
Look at what you've made it through.
The wounds of your past have healed.

Be brave.
You already are.
Look at what you've made it through.
The wounds of your past have healed.
The seemingly endless chapter has ended,
And those bruises have faded.
The battle, you survived,
And you are still here.
Be brave.
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Mother To Son
- By Langston Hughes
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Langston Hughes was a prominent writer during the Harlem Renaissance. In this poem, a mother uses the metaphor of life being like a staircase to give advice to her son. While there are difficult times, you must keep moving like you would while walking up a staircase.

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Well, son, I'll tell you:
Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
It's had tacks in it,
And splinters,

Well, son, I'll tell you:
Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
It's had tacks in it,
And splinters,
And boards torn up,
And places with no carpet on the floor-
Bare.
But all the time
I'se been a-climbin' on,
And reachin' landin's,
And turnin' corners,
And sometimes goin' in the dark
Where there ain't been no light.
So, boy, don't you turn back.
Don't you set down on the steps.
'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.
Don't you fall now-
For I'se still goin', honey,
I'se still climbin',
And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
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On Adversity
- By Joydip Dutt
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2021 with permission of the Author.
Adversity is part of our lives. There is no one who has never faced a hardship in life. This poem attempts to show the lessons adversity has to offer.

Poem About Facing Life's Challenges Courageously

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Adversity brings out the best in you
It often helps to find something new -

A hidden talent or clears a doubt

Adversity brings out the best in you
It often helps to find something new -

A hidden talent or clears a doubt
Or you understand what life's about

Adversity nourishes you to become strong
It helps to reach where you truly belong

Adversity makes you tough and wise
It shows where your strength lies

Adversity is nothing but a stepping stone
To a path that seems rugged and unknown

But if you let courage be your guide,
And can take things on your stride,

Don't get dejected and continue to fight.
In the end, you'll see hope and light.
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Freedom
- By Haleema
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 31, 2023 with permission of the Author.
This is about the doubts people have about themselves. We underestimate ourselves so much that eventually we begin to feel that we are nothing and have no purpose. We fall into an endless void of fear and pain. I will show you the outcome of breaking your silence and speaking out against your own uncertainties, screaming and shouting out that you are important. Once you have conquered your insecurities, only then will you experience the true tranquility of freedom in your own self.

Poem On Overcoming Your Doubts And Being Free

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One day,
She will break her silence.
She will scream.
She will shout.

One day,
She will break her silence.
She will scream.
She will shout.
She will break down her walls.
She will drown the doubts in her mind,
Shatter the chains that bind her,
Burst through the ropes that pull her down.

One day,
She will sing her song,
Speak her words,
Paint her art.
She will lay in the shade of her trees.
She will sleep in the comfort of her night.
She will dream in the arms of her thoughts.

One day,
She will be free.
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When Your Hero Falls From Grace
- By Cara
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2014 with permission of the Author.
I wrote this for my girlfriend (age 24) whose father recently left her family for another woman, and he took their savings. He went from being the one who told her she was the reason he got up in the morning to telling her she means nothing. It deeply affected her and turned her world upside down. I wanted her to know that I am here for her.

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Once protected, you felt so safe
Now everything you know means nothing;
I see the fear in your face
What are you to do

Once protected, you felt so safe
Now everything you know means nothing;
I see the fear in your face
What are you to do
When your hero has fallen from grace?

Who will you run to now?
Who will shield you from the storm?
Who will dry your eyes?
When all you feel is hurt?

I know your faith is shaken
Your spirit's grown weary
Nothing is worthwhile when hope is slowly fading

I beg you stop looking towards the skies
Open your heart, and shut your eyes
I promise I will protect you from all the lies;
Let me in, I'll warm the cold
I'll restore the light your hero sold

Now open your eyes and that world disappears
There is nothing, there is no one
But you and I

Do you feel the calm?
Do you hear my heart?
Do you feel the warmth?
Do you believe in my love?

Now open your eyes and that world reappears
But remember baby, your heart I hold so close, so dear.
Now take my hand outreached to you
And know with me you've nothing to worry
There is nothing to fear.
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Moving Toward Temporary
- By Sadwick
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2021 with permission of the Author.
Moving forward is hard. I've lost a meaningful relationship, careers, and even hope. Yet although the struggle of life can try to push me down, I think it's important to remember life is like the seasons. Although there may be a rough winter, spring is always right behind it. Life moves on. You keep moving forward.

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Sometimes your best isn't enough
And happiness comes after sorrow
Life isn't always going to be rough
Yet, I can't speak for tomorrow

Sometimes your best isn't enough
And happiness comes after sorrow
Life isn't always going to be rough
Yet, I can't speak for tomorrow

Love doesn't come for free
And hard work is sometimes fatal
Forgiveness isn't always easy
And wars can be mental

We know living can be stressful
And it's hard to see the blessings
In all things, try to be thankful
And try and find a silver lining

When pain is persistent
And the hurt seems too heavy
Remember you are resilient
And this is temporary
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Overcoming Hard Times Poems - Page 2

Finding A Will When Wanting To Quit

Life is so hard, and living it is too. I have been through a lot in my young lifetime. I just want a change for people and the world. We all need to make the world a better place.

Battle Scars

Hi, my name is Carol, and I really hope you guys like this poem. It is about my battle scars. I hope it gives the people who have cut or are still cutting inspiration. It has for me.

Mother To Son

Langston Hughes was a prominent writer during the Harlem Renaissance. In this poem, a mother uses the metaphor of life being like a staircase to give advice to her son. While there are difficult times, you must keep moving like you would while walking up a staircase.

On Adversity

Adversity is part of our lives. There is no one who has never faced a hardship in life. This poem attempts to show the lessons adversity has to offer.

Freedom

When Your Hero Falls From Grace

Moving Toward Temporary