Tag Archives: resilience

He Could

Posted on March 3, 2016 by PookyH

He stood in the doorway, And breathed in And breathed out, He stepped forth and decided He could. Last time he had tried, It had all seemed too much, He’d turned round, And stepped out, He could not. But today … Continue reading →

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The Resilient Spider

Posted on September 13, 2015 by PookyH

The spider worked tirelessly Building his home; He worked fast, He worked hard, He was tired. His web was perfection! But soon His strong And perfect home Was ruined By forces more powerful than himself. He sat for a moment, … Continue reading →

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Tree of Strength (a poem about resilience)

Posted on November 22, 2014 by PookyH

There’s a tree in my garden, That stands strong and tall, No matter what happens, My tree doesn’t fall. When it is windy Blowing gales and squalls My tree bows and bends But I know it won’t fall. When rain … Continue reading →

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