Written for Ovi Poetry Challenge 73.
Our inspiration word is “dare”
and this is my ovi.
There are those who take a chance
Flying by the seat of their pants
Starting up a new romance
Oh, what a thrill
Others are afraid to lose
Comfy in their old brown shoes
Comes a time they have to choose
You need a little faith
Sometimes things just turn out bad
The outcome makes us very mad
We bitch and moan and feel so sad
This is the way of life
Other times it feels so good
Just the way you hoped it would
You can do this, you really should
Or else you’ll never know
Dare to try something bold
Break out of your boring mold
Plunging into waters cold
At least you gave it a shot
Life is like a baseball game
Not every pitch is the same
Some are wild, others tame
You need to take a swing
Give it the old college try
Don’t let life just pass you by
Stare a challenge in the eye
Do nothing and you will fail
NAR©2024
This is “Dare To Dream” by Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs (featuring Graham Nash)
All text, graphics and videos are copyright for Nancy (The Sicilian Storyteller), The Elephant’s Trunk and The Rhythm Section and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
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Great poem and message, I love it, Nancy💓
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Thanks so much, Cindy. 🩶
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Do nothing and we are guaranteed to fail indeed. Such inspiring words! Beautifully written, Nancy ❤️
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Thank you, dear Shweta! 🩶
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You’re most welcome 🤗
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Love this Ovi Nance! Well done! ❤
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Thanks so much, CA. I do enjoy the Ovi! ♡
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Very nicely done my friend!
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Thank you kindly, D!
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Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. Langston Hughes
Wings temporarily stilled. It’s a hard week.
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Thanks, Liz. It’s a healing process.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly again. Flock of Seagulls. 🩶
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I loved that song!
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Thanks, Sweets! So good to know that. My music choices are as important as my words.
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Of course, I loved the writing too! 😅
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well said Nancy you have to live life to the full we only have one chance 😄
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No dress rehearsals, Willow. We’re on a wing and a prayer … lots of prayers. Thanks, my friend. 🩶
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yes indeed 💜
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“Plunging into waters cold” can take you to places wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paZ5OvWqidg.
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Oy! Thanks for 45 seconds of seasickness!
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Stretch that 45 seconds into an hour or more.
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Ha! Good advice Nancy. There is 100% possibility of failure if we don’t try.
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Thanks, Sadje! Glad to know you got the meaning behind that last line.
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You’re welcome ☺️
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😍
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