By Pam Kimmell | Featured Blogger
The road that we each travel
Is full of twists and turns
There are detours and temptations
Lessons each of us must learn.
If life was always perfect
And we never faced the bad
We’d have no real reflection
Of the happy times we’ve had.
Adversity brings the challenge
Of working towards new goals
Finding new solutions
Is balm for weary souls.
God never gives us more to handle
Than he knows we can take on
Remember following the darkest times
God provides a bright new dawn.
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Author Bio
Pam Kimmell is a blogger at Two Spoiled Cats, a wonderfully uplifting blog written from the perspective of both Pam and her feline companion, Teddy. She and her family currently live in “horse country” in Northern Virginia where she enjoys retirement after working in both the U.S. Army and Hospital Administration. A long-time artist, Pam writes poetry and short stories and has published several books throughout the years. Despite an eventual illness, Pam has never ‘lost her mojo;’ she continues blogging to this day, alongside her lovable feline, Teddy.
Pam’s Blog: OneSpoiledCat.wordpress.com
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Categories: All Poetry, Featured Authors, Featured Poetry, Inspirational
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“If life was always perfect
And we never faced the bad
We’d have no real reflection
Of the happy times we’ve had.”
Bad times also give us expectations
of brighter days ahead.
Thank you for this.
Be blessed!
❤️
Steadfast Love!!!!!
Oh, we loved this poem and we love Teddy and miss Pam. She is a magician with words and a good hearted soul😸Pawkisses for a Happy Caturday🐾😽💞
I love this
Oem. Thank you for sharing.
That was meant to be Poem, and on the same line! I will consider myself sacked as a proofreader! ☺️
A beautiful poem, Pam. Words for comfort and hope.
Such a beautiful poem. Pam has a way with words.
I am grateful to your friend Phoebe for doing this, and sharing another facet of the woman I have long since become very fond of. I would love to be neighbors with the both of you. And Pam, you are always a ray of brilliant sun in my day. XX
Katie isabella and Mom
Pam and I ‘met’ (on the internet) nearly 10 years ago…the year we both began blogging. Since then, we’ve met in person several times, along with our hubbies, and share a wonderful friendship. She is always so encouraging and upbeat, and is an “ear” (or eye) when I need one. It helps that we both love kitties!
I recently began participating in her Poetic Thursday, and love the challenge of writing a poem each week.
Pam’s such a talented artist, poet, author…. and truly a lovely person!
Thanks Dianna……what a kind comment from a dear friend who is quite the poet herself!
Pam
Absolutely beautiful poem and picture 🙏💝
Thank you so much…………I agree with you about the picture accompanying the poem – it’s perfect for the poem.
Pam
Thank you Phoebe and Pam for this wonderfully inspirational poem!
Thank you! It’s a very old poem but when I thought the feelings were appropriate for the times we are in now….. stay safe and healthy!
Pam
Thanks! You too!
Thank you Phoebe……..what a beautiful image to go with the poem – it’s perfect ! Stay safe dear friend…….
Hugs, Pam (and Teddy too)
Hi! just wanted to let you know that you have been nominated for a new tag entitled “10 of my favorite feelings”. You can visit this link ( https://ellemallari.wordpress.com/2020/05/27/10-of-my-favorite-feelings/ ) if you wish to check out the post. Thanks! 🙂