Don’t allow bad past endeavors to last forever…to soothe wrongs, move on. This poem is about overcoming adversity, dominating the competition, and understanding the importance of being consistent and honoring your word. God watches over His word to perform it and as His children we should do the same. When you fall treat the ground like a hot stove and get up. I pray the August, 2012 Poem of the Month touch your life and inspire you to be all that God called you to be.
Have a great month!
-Todd Bates
todd@toddbates.org

“Dominate the Field”

A good name is obtained through rain and pain;
It’s something that we train against the grain to gain.
We remember the timber as the fall is slow;
At times we go far to be stars leaving all we know.

The wise man grasps the concept of patience,
And he realizes how ones word affects ones reputation.
Eat your entrée one way and you’ll have space for cake.
It’s sweeter if you greet her when you make mistakes.

When you find hard times be known for how astounding you fought,
When the tough gets rough instead of counting your faults,
Keep your head up and treat those mountains like vaults.

What you lack in knowledge accommodate with will;
If polished, you’ll demolish and dominate the field.

Written By: Todd Bates
7-31-12
(c) Todd Bates Enterprises LLC