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Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
The stars of aspirations are a distance away,
Sometimes thinking that they are impossible to reach.

Any goal which is worth achieving will be a long journey,
Traveling many miles in order to finally catch those stars.

You will experience extreme thirst and starvation on your route,
Fighting for a cause that is planned by destiny.

This path will certainly not be an easy task,
As any special award in life never comes smoothly.

Battle those difficult obstacles anyway to attain your dreams,
And the reward at the end of the road will be priceless.
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
Intentionally wounding ourselves through flashbacks,
We unleash pain by remembering those bad moments.

Looking at that past picture that cuts the mind,
Or talking about a memory that stabs the soul.

Recognizing that these actions leads to bleeding inside,
Yet we still puncture a deep hole which causes harm.

Once the blood of recollection pours out,
It’s difficult to clot the self-inflicted scar.

Remembrance of heartbreak ruptures the present,
Thinking that stimulates an impossible scenario.

Reflection and prediction is a very dangerous mix,
Like adding fuel to a huge fire that is out of control.

Instead of reliving painful thoughts regarding the past,
Use the medicine of laughter to ignite a smile from history.
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
Feeble-minded brains begin at youth,
Starting across bridges of developmental growth.

Family teaches us the norms and values,
Instructing kids to walk the proper line through discipline.

Educators preach the knowledge from books,
Lecturing the learned skills needed to reach logical paths.

Living is a continuous cycle of discovery that never ends,
Due to an overpass that leads to unlimited information.

Share your wisdom with the younger generation,
So they can evolve into wise people while minimizing mistakes.
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
The negativity cycle spins in the mind,
Spreading to all the senses of feelings.

Browsing the world with blurry vision,
Seeing ugliness when there is beauty.

Every time you look at a stunning painting,
Colors have different symbols of meaning.

You see blood as the color representing hate,
Instead of a delicious apple that you want to eat.

Yellow stands for fire that burns life’s treasures,
Rather than the bright sun that offers hope to all lives.

Positivity can break the course of this thinking,
By optimism, the painting can be seen as amazing.

When the painting is viewed from enthusiasm,
The color black can symbolize a good night’s rest,
Not the typical darkness associated with fright.
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
Misperceiving all the earlier ruins from sentiment,
Started by discrediting feelings that mold agony.

Past excruciation of inflicted gashes led to trauma,
Triggering continuous regret on a timeline for years.

Present day disapproval is caused by painful history,
Also through existing paths which are unwelcomed.

What must be entailed is change in current presence,
Not by mending previous events that inflamed harm.

Former memories from scars rectified through coping,
A process that occurs after the era of now is repaired.

Rebuild a life based on bliss immediately with help,
Beginning new perception that heals every sad moment.
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
We search for justice in our pastime,
Finding some meaning in our hobbies.

Claiming leisurable acts stand for purpose,
A campaign leading to respected commitment.

People desire pursuits by warranted devotion,
Allegiance propels loyalty to principled activities.

Sometimes—just appreciating fun is gratifying enough,
Exploring no reason for enjoying positive interests.

Pleasure can prevail more without its complicated morals,
Letting excitement shine by value of uncommitted thrills.
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
Process launches the path to determination,
Starting by concepts through brutal struggles.

Purpose is the theme for motivated discipline,
Leading to pledges from propelled aspiration.

Optimism prevails by the glory of anticipation,
Promoting opportunities through linking hope.

Commitments from potential are justified desires,
Empowering goals that setup successful achievements.

If you're prepared for the challenges of difficult hurdles,
Progression in life will flourish into accomplishments.
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