JANUARY, 2011 “OBSTACLES” : Todd Bates

JANUARY, 2011 “OBSTACLES”

Posted by Todd On January - 11 - 2011 6 Comments

Happy New Year! Please take a moment to read the January 2011 Poem of the Month “Obstacles” Don’t forget to leave a comment! Have a blessed month!

~Todd Bates

I try not to write with a pen or pencil, instead I write with my soul.

I stand up to every problem sent my way and I’ve never been known to fold.

While others are focusing in on the Bronze or Silver I have my eyes set on Gold.

Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals.

Almost like when you’re playing in a game and you focus on the cold.

So keep your eyes on the prize and don’t let anyone be a distraction.

Don’t say what you’re going to do let people see through your actions.

Written by: Todd Bates

January 2011 Poem of the Month

Garret Wood says:

March 10, 2011 at 5:53 pm

Coach Todd,
We met at the Jared Allen center today. Good poem, accept as a Decathelete/Hurdler when I read obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal, I hurdle obstacles that its probably better to keep your eyes on.
Mama Owens says:

January 29, 2011 at 2:55 pm

Todd I’m so proud of you good job on this poem. Love you
Mama Owens says:

January 29, 2011 at 2:53 pm

Good job Todd I so proud of you. Love you guy’s
Sam Phillips says:

January 12, 2011 at 12:37 pm

Todd

I hope you continue to share your poems with us.Happy New Year to you and the family again the boys send their love.God Bless You.

Sam
Sam Phillips says:

January 12, 2011 at 9:34 am

Todd

Thank you for your words inspiration and widsom.Happy New Year to you and the family.The boys send their love
Richard Haynes says:

January 11, 2011 at 2:02 pm

Awesome stuff Todd. Roll Tide. Ray Hudson told me to tell you “What’s up.” He’s in Bonifay, FL. Good luck to ya friend.