The Doldrums first appeared as a threat
before the sailor adjusted the mast
to navigate the sloop
to sail with the wind
Life often surprise us
with such doldrums,
throwing us off feet,
leaving us aghast and frustrated,
but remember,
without the presence of such jolts
complacency circumvent us
and then life will be such a bore
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Yes. True indeed. Life is meaningless without challenges.
Beautiful writeup.
I can realise the words. 😃
I agree, that would quite be a bore!!
So true… Life would be bore without surprises…
Thanks so much for your kind read
Thanks so much, Amartya
Thanks for your kind read
My pleasure reading.😊
Thanks so much for your read, Chiru
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So true, these doldrums make life interesting and meaningful! Deep and beautiful!!
Thanks so much my dear friend. I truly appreciate your read
Yes that’s so true.. as they say the only straight line is the heartbeat of a dead person.
My pleasure dada.🤗
Well said. Thanks for your lovely words
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Thank you for your beautiful footprints
Indeed!
Thanks so much
My pleasure.
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My absolute pleasure 😊🌸
We aren’t living of there aren’t any ups and downs in life. A flat line is a dead line☺
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True my friend. Thanks for your beautiful words
So, so true… wise message! Beautifully written
Thanks so much, Ana
Beautifully written. A friend said to me today that living through something bad makes us appreciate the good so much more. I think this poem captures that feeling. -Jill
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful thoughts.
You are most welcome my dear friend.
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