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Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
The spectator of success is very resentful,
Plagued by the jealousy of poisonous views.

While watching glory progress into rejoice,
You bruise yourself with hostile emotions.

Detesting excellence with deadly hatred,
Leading to a journey that inflicts torment.

Arrogance needs to form new stances,
Creating a pledge that stirs applause.

Let honor praise the champion of prestige,
Giving a handshake driven by positive pride.
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
Holding your head up high,
Arrogance is ready to fight.

Challenging an enemy with honor,
Determined to win a pointless battle.

A proud stance duels until the end,
As egotism leads to a lost cause.

Poison of vanity leads to catastrophe,
When defeat possesses many dilemmas.

The negative pride must be put aside,
By letting the ego accept humility.
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
Traveled the unwanted trail to pain,
Loss on the route of disappointment.

Walking to roads that ignites cruelty,
Setting fire to a mind which hurts.

Agony led by the soul will ruin life,
Causing existence to be dissatisfied.  

Once realizing the clock is ticking,
The bridge to healing can approach.

Searching for the track to recovery,
Beginning a phase that will thrive.

When avenues of chances start to open,
New lanes will unite enlightenment.
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
Ancient history is questioned by shortcomings,
Asking preceding years about an ignored path.

Examining the road not ventured in life,
Ignited by disobeying a purpose that caused regret.

Dwelling on a lost path that didn’t seek bliss,
This mysterious route is an unsolved puzzle.

Streets of untraveled lanes stay undiscovered,
Troubling the mind by evaluating past failings.

Leave the unknown passage in previous times,
Moving unrecorded moments back to old dates.

A new destiny is waiting for you today,
Leading to a quest that will inspire optimism.
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
A dream glows in the mind,
Starting at the time of innocence.

The ambition is envisioned,
Picturing that day on center stage.

Practicing for the chance to glory,
Hoping to earn those screaming fans.

Talent buys the big contract,
Signing the paper that leads to cash.

Stardom crushes a childhood fantasy,
Courtesy to all the piles of money.
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
The door doesn’t nudge by luck,
The opening demands devotion.

Chances require a key of ambition,
One that is created by optimism.

A fresh start needs motivation,
Ready to challenge any lock.

Stamina must outlast the deadbolt,
Fighting the entryway to seek dreams.

Dedication can access the room,
Applying diligence for desired goals.
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
Persistence is the fuel for success,
Ignited by the sparks of passion.

Attacked by the enemy of imperfection,
Facing hardships on every battlefront.

Dueling problems with a strong sword,
Fighting for the ultimate cause in life.

A warrior never admits defeat in battles,
No surrender in the war for excellence.

When success is finally won by glory,
The blade of victory will shine with pride.
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