{"id":5747,"date":"2022-09-02T14:16:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T20:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/?p=5747"},"modified":"2023-08-22T17:59:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T23:59:30","slug":"persist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/02\/persist\/","title":{"rendered":"Persist"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_5749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5749\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5749\" src=\"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lindsay-las-Vegas-2012-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Persist, dedicated to Lindsay Simon\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lindsay-las-Vegas-2012-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lindsay-las-Vegas-2012-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lindsay-las-Vegas-2012-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lindsay-las-Vegas-2012-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lindsay-las-Vegas-2012-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindsay Simon, January 14, 1986-September 2, 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Ed. note: A new original poem from writer Steven Sweeney. This one, with Brezast Cancer Awareness Month coming up, he has graciously dedicated to my daughter, Lindsay, who lost her fight with breast cancer 10 years ago today, September 2, 2012.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Persist<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">by Steven Sweeney<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When the sky is dark and gray<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And no more does sunshine pour<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It becomes so easy to slip away<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To create of lesser, more<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To wander aimless in time and space<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Or even into self<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To forget what\u2019s just above the clouds<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And lose sight of our great wealth<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Which lies not in silk lined pockets<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It\u2019s not found in coin or gold<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But rather in our kin and health<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In the nuance of the fold<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In the small of little victories<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In all the simple things<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We find what is most dear to us<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The joy achievement brings<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To be happy and most content<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Is but God\u2019s greatest gift<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Persevere and know true victory<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And too great will be no rift<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Yet sometimes we must look upward<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In the hour of life exposed<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We must know Him and His love<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 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New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We must maintain our steadfast focus<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To mount every challenge looming<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">So go forth with unshaken fervor<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But most of all with purpose<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Never ever think surrender<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Have conviction straight and furious<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Be ever vigilant and zenith bound<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ever able with tools a plenty<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Be ever grateful but firm on ground<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ever stable with the support of many<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Then if you know just where to look<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you can find this peace<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Forever will you know a path<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">No foe shall bring defeat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And you will be made whole again<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Your armor battle ready<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Prepared to face the coming storm<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Your sword light, sharp and steady<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Only then will dark skies pass<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Will gray cease from plains above<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To address the root and pluck it<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In thyself to trust and love<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But know this when night is nearest<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">You will never be alone<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Always in your corner loyal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Both God, and I your stone<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Count on us at any moment<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We will come whenever called<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To help strengthen your defenses<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To remind of lessons auld<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To predict that storms will pass<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In the face of fear, be brave<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Don\u2019t give up on dreams of glory<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fight until you hit the grave<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Just know when it\u2019s dark and cloudy<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">That light somewhere exists<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We owe this much to us and Him<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Persist. Persist. Persist.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5752 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/photo-13-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Persist, Lindsay Simon\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/photo-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/photo-13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/photo-13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/photo-13-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/photo-13.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Ed. note: A new original poem from writer Steven Sweeney. 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