To endure
Great hardship
challenges
or trials
Bearing up
With determination
perseverance
and fortitude
Put up with
Tolerate need
In times of stress
Seek patience
Finding support
to continue on
God hope
strength
Interesting word
… Thole
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Orange speaks of happiness
Relaxed and friendly, enjoying life
Joining neighbors red and yellow
Warm and comfortable, overcoming strife
It speaks of endurance and of strength
A glowing light in evenings sky
Fragrance wafting, juicy sweet
Tangy goodness sends the spirit high
Persevering ever forward
Creative bright and shining out
From One who knows our fears and joys
May our lives serve to brighten about
Lifting encouraging one another
Shining like that splash of orange
From “On Colors”
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Strength in adversity
Take courage take courage
Facing great challenges
Danger and pain
Bearing uplifting
Through lengthy days
Sustaining each other
Persistent endurance
Remaining steady
Overcome fear
Mind body faith
Fortitude
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Complicated, complicated
A stepping through the hoops
Oh, where did simplicity go
Where is simple logic
We scratch our head
And sigh and moan
Or wait in silent endurance
Will there ever be an end
Go over there
To arrive back here
Oh, do it thus and so
And once again repeat it please
Ah yes, we in our own vast greatness
Perhaps someday may take a breath
To look in surprised amazement
And re-discover a kinder simpler way
Continue on
Hold the course
Stand true and strong
Resolved together
Seeing the goal
Now be encouraged
Endure Ever forward
Persevere!
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
The Still Small Voice 