I dedicate this poem to Bloodange and all other people who feel that they have been let down in life by those they love.  I was let down by the man I loved when I was in my 20s.  Broken hearted, I was persuaded by friends to pick myself up and go to a dance.  Although I had said I had finished with men (and what woman hasn't said that?), I went to the dance.  I met another young man, and, guess what?  We have been married 39 years now.  So, yes, listen to friends, and look outwards.  Looking inwards too long can wreck your life.  What do the rest of you say?

When the end of the road seems far from sight
And the day that was sunny has turned to night
   When your cheerful spirit is worn and frayed
    And perhaps, inside, you’re quite afraid.

             Don’t give up, though the going’s tough –
             Stick to your course, though the road be rough.

When those whom you loved have betrayed your trust -
When your spirits have drowned and the world’s  unjust.
    Life’s a bit of a brute – you feel bruised inside –
    You’ve an aching heart and a wounded pride.

               Don’t give up, though the going’s tough
              Stick to your course, though the road be rough.

Look outwards, help others who are far worse than you -
And you’ll discover quite quickly there are more than a few.
    Shut the door on your grievances -  put a smile on your face.
    Then give the best of yourself to the whole human race.





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