It’s that for which we wish for
When we feel something is lost
We wonder if it’s possible
And what might be the cost
It’s not like doing over
Or even righting a wrong
It’s more like finding words
To complete the perfect song
Expectations realized
That once seemed lost to time
Return in a crescendo
Of perfection that’s sublime
This is our redemption
A chance again to shine
To push forward perfection
And cross the finish line
About the Poem Redemption
The poem Redemption is about public perceptions and our perceptions of ourselves. It’s not always a fall from grace, sometimes it is about living up to our own expectations or those of the public. Seth Godin recently wrote about The Mississippi Paradox. We have a a perception of what the Mississippi River is, but none of the water that was in the river 10 years ago is there now, and even the course of the river isn’t the same. We still have specific expectations about the Mississippi and what it means to us.
Simon Biles is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) She even has a necklace of a goat with 400 diamonds on it. It’s a lot to live up to. She is the bar that is set for others. Four years ago she bowed out of the Olympics. People don’t want to remember she is human. We want a super-human Simon Biles. It’s not fair, and not always realistic, but it makes for a great news story. Whether for the public, or for her, Simon Biles has retaken the thrown. This is her redemption in the eyes of the public. Maybe it’s redemption in her eyes too. At the end of the day, I hope she is happy.
Poetry Books
Here are some of the books that are available from Robert Longley. I would recommend the Sacred Poem journals. Reading my earlier books (especially the ones for Military, Police and Firefighter’s families) cover to cover can be overwhelming. The poetry journals are designed to give you one poem per day while you journal about what might be going on in your life. There are specific journals for grief, success, and more.
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Inspirational Poetry Products
While I do signed poetry prints that are 11×14, that isn’t the size or product that all people want. Some just want a sympathy card, others may want a large canvas print, or maybe a coffee cup. There are limits to what I can customize with the options available so some products just don’t work. Please just ignore them, I know that that format doesn’t work. If you are looking for something specific, or would like to make something specific just let me know. I’m open to just about anything.
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