Category Archives: Poems

Untapped Potential

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
All face competition That holds them back Like fear or despair And all the flack. A football team Studies competition With previous game film To fulfill their mission. And we can always Study about life;…

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Philosopher

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The mind is trained To be alert … alive; Constantly gathering Knowledge to thrive. Seeing what was old In a totally new way; Passionately living Each and every day. Always questioning, Keeping up to date;…

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Final Victory

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Thanksgiving is a time For family and food And an attitude Of gratitude. Football games are viewed And our favorite teams May not always win But one team does it seems. So be grateful For…

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Think and Go Far

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Think about the direction You would like to go Even though many Choose to forgo. Without hesitation, Seek suggestions For your progression In the right direction. Leading to a place You can rejoice Because you…

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Through The Eye of a Needle

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Living a life That seems so smart but not giving the Lord All of our heart. With something lacking And not at our max Since trusting in ourselves But with God very lax. Trying to…