Poem: “This Ain’t the Rest of My Life”
This Ain’t the Rest of My Life
For the rest of my life I am gonna stay with a positive mind,
When I go home I’m gonna take care of my son and keep on track.
I’m gonna take responsibility for my actions and appreciate more in life.
Being locked up ain’t the worst,
But most of the time it hurts.
But I would rather be locked up than dead any day.
So with that being said, I’m gonna live up to my father’s name
And fix cars, because that’s what he loved to do.
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I absolutely love the positivity in this poem! You mention your son and it seems like he is one of big motivators in your life. Keep up the good work and stay positive because great things are coming!
Thank you for taking the time to write this! I love your calling to be the best man you can be. We all strive to make our parents and our children proud. I hope that you keep this determination through out your life. Keep writing! We hear you.
KC
It’s so nice that you put your feeling into words! It is an amazing tribute to your future and your son. Good work!
The narrative arc in your poem is so compelling. It appeals in a way you don’t quite read often. It begins with intrigue and concludes with such profound insight. Such great talent. Keep being yourself and be a great poet.
Your mindset is so encouraging. It is very important to stay positive and I love how you really care for your son!
I really like this poem because it carries such a powerful sense of hope, growth, and determination. The way it acknowledges the pain of being locked up while focusing on a brighter future is truly inspiring. I especially admire the commitment to staying positive, taking responsibility, and honoring a father’s legacy. This poem is a good reminder that our past doesn’t define us, but our choices moving forward do.
This poem carries such a strong message of hope, resilience, and personal growth. The determination to stay positive and take responsibility for the future is truly inspiring. I especially appreciate the commitment to family—both in taking care of a son and honoring a father’s legacy—which adds a meaningful touch.