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THE NEXT STEP
by Larry D Matthews
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Rated "G" by the Author.

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Sometimes we want to stay where we are.

It’s warm and comfortable, there is no reason to change.

Content, no desire to travel too far or to be a star.

At peace with no desire to broaden your range.

 

Moments in time all have something in common.

That is ,they never last.

You must always move on.

Those moments become your past.

 

You always have to take the next step.

Life is a demanding task master.

It cares not for how much you’ve wept.

It drags you along faster and faster.

 

Desperately we cling to those happy times

For some few and far between

For some there’s many happy rhymes

But for all not enough are heard or seen.

 

Hang on to the memories but move along.

Hang on to the memories they are your past.

Hang on to the memories they are your song.

Hang on to the memories make them last.

 

Memories and moments gone so fast.

Take that next step with passion and hope.

Cling to life and paint your own past.

With fire and zeal and an artist’s scope.

 

Take the next step, your canvas is blank.

You are the artist , inspiration you seize

It’s all up to you and a God you can thank

For helping you paint your own masterpiece.

 

By Luke Oct 4th 2008

 

 

 

 

 


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Reviewed by SOULFUL SHEE G. Pulsing In Passionate Purple PassionS 2/19/2009
And... It's AWESOME that we have so many opportunities!
Pondering these wisdom-filled thoughts, as life moves on! and memories need to be made!
Love this poem Larry!
WRITE ON!
Warmest of Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Lady SHEExooo

STay Positive! Through the warmth of your inner serenity!
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU 1/29/2009

I send greetings to Poet Larry D. Matthews, the author of "THE NEXT STEP".

It is pleasing and enriching to read a poem that honors the language, inspires, stimulates, and leads the reader to the creative fields of the mind.

Gratefully,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Reviewed by J'nia Fowler 12/23/2008
Such wise thoughts wonderfully expressed. Thank you for this.
Blessings J'nia
Reviewed by John Domino 12/8/2008
OUTSTANDING!

You are a very inspirational writer. A thought provoking piece of poetry. By the way, I am a Christan too and I do prison ministry. See more at my website. Thanks Luke! JMD
Reviewed by Bonnie May 11/2/2008
Truly touching and awesome. Best wishes, Bonnie
Reviewed by Linda Settles 11/1/2008
A wonderful poem about ambition with the right priorities. Move on. Create a memory. Hang on. Be all you can be.

Awesome piece, Larry. And I love the pic. It fits.

Linda Settles
Reviewed by Vesna TwinFlameunion 11/1/2008
Take the next step, your canvas is blank.

You are the artist , inspiration you seize

It’s all up to you and a God you can thank

For helping you paint your own masterpiece.

Oh my God Larry..I needed to read this..it has set my mind heart and soul on fire..indeed I must move on..
Thank you!!
Blessings,

Vesna
Reviewed by Glenda Bixler 10/5/2008
Comment: Indeed! Take the next step, for we never know where it will lead! Ah...but the present, sometimes, is fun too!
Reviewed by Jennifer Butler 10/5/2008
A very thoughtful reflection on life. Another well said, and another keep moving forward with your best.
Reviewed by m j hollingshead 10/5/2008
well done enjoyed the read
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 10/4/2008
wonderful and inspiring write
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