Perseverance

Day upon day

night after night

words penned to paper

until they’re just right

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Hope upon hope

perseverance pays off

with hard work and diligence

a dream is not lost.

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Wendy ❀ 2015

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This intriguing and persevering creature lives at the back of my garden.

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My poem was inspired by a brief bio I read about the author,

Leon Uris.

He was a truck driver and ex-marine

who flunked English several times,

but he wanted to write a book–

so he did.

He persevered day by day

until he’d written the best-seller, Exodus.

Here’s a 2 minute video about him:

Leon Uris

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Perseverance means showing up day after day and putting down the effort.

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Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial,

because when he has stood the test,

he will receive the crown of life

that God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12

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Do you have a favorite verse or quote about perseverance?

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Blessings of Perseverance ~ Wendy ❀

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