NEW POEM - "Pressing Push" (Press & Push) - Part One

Hey everybody-

Thanks as always for stopping by. I always feel like a owe a lot to this blog, so I am posting something that is not totally complete, but is on it's way to being something. This piece just came to me and should relate to you in one way or another. As always, let me know what you think.

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Ok, ok...I'm done talking. Read the work! Peace!

Pressing Push (Press & Push) - Part One

On my last leg
Have to press and push
Many would rather quit instead
I prefer the optimal look
The lead character in the optimal book
With a happy, preferred ending
While others choose to just accept what they get
Content with just settling
While for me the sky’s the limit
I relax in the clouds, then I settle in
Still looking higher
Push myself past tired
Fatigue can’t restrict me
Besides, my own conscience would convict me
Survived past disappointments that hit me
Remained encouraged
Used my own self to uplift me
Exhausted my courage
And still I press and push
With the endurance of a cross-country athlete
Don’t need to be swift
This race isn’t just for the fast feet

Who’s willing to sacrifice?
Let go and let loose
The juice isn’t worth the squeeze, right?
You never know until you get proof
And make moves
Stepping harder than stairmasters
The moment’s fleeting
Which compels me to prepare faster
And execute
You have to know what really motivates you
For some, it’s all about the loot
And others are inspired in other ways
Hopefully not gutter ways
Keep the ill will out of your motives
Imagine being up under a mother’s gaze
Doing your best to impress
Or at least save face
In your quest to shoot for the stars
Or at least orbit up in outer space...


-W.A. Gordon