Category Archives: Poems

Full Potential

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
As I was growing up, my Dad and I would spend time together in the back yard learning how to hit a baseball. My Dad taught me how to hit left handed first. He knew that…

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Peak Performance

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
LiLike a sports team, Study competition To know tendencies And their ambition. Your competition Is anything Holding you back or Taking away your zing. Like fear, despair, Or lack of time That keeps you from…

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Objectives

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
You set out today For the best day by far By pointing out What the objectives are. Gaining perspective And getting the directive, Your eyes are clearly Fixed on the objective. With intermediate Points as…

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Putting Thoughts into Action

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Each area of life Faith, family, finances Needs evaluation To seek what enhances. To keep each area Running efficiently, Tasks are done daily And deliberately. So each day starts With ambition Completing tasks For the…

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Direction for Dreams

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Know the role to play To best help the team With a clear picture To fulfill the dream. Paint a clear picture Within the mind Of your current life And what God has designed. For…