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Pushing Back

When push comes to shove
I can get it up
when I run out of steam
I rely on luck
when the luck runs out
I take a bow
and hope for a courteous reach-around...

when the crying is finally over
I still won't run
when the push comes to me
if I'm not dead
I ain't done.
— themoonman, Dec 29, 2008

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Region, Country: South Carolina, United States, USA

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Ink Dragon

17 years 5 months ago

Richard,

perseverance well portraid! Wonderful pacing, breathless in the first stanza, slowing down in stanza 2. Thanks for sharing, Ink
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Hi Ink...

thank you very much... the slowing down was from the crying from the bow... lol.. appreciate you reading and commenting... Richard
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leonard daranjo

17 years 5 months ago

Richard

This is a fine piece. The last line spells defiance and grit. I I enjoyed it. Thanks ... Leonard
Proprietress of Crimson Hearts

Proprietress o…

17 years 5 months ago

my dear Moonman,

I love how you've structured the beginning and I especially like the last two lines. this poem is intense, like a punch in the face (this is only an assumption, I've never actually had the experience, but you get my meaning.) so many new pieces about strength and endurance have been posted lately, it's heart-warming to see all you fighters raise your voices out there. all my respect, your Proprietress
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Proprietress...

glad to see you back... I take it you are ok...? a punch in the face... yes, it could be that... I intentionally left it sort of vague... so that I could include all things that need pushing back.. thanks Richard
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Hi Janice...

Happy New Year to you too! I hope you and yours had a great Christmas... thanks for stopping by and reading this little ol write... it was one of those empowering type that are fun to write... Richard
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poewriter58

17 years 5 months ago

Richard

strong words for a strong fortitude. Nicely stated Chrys
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Hi Chrys...

Thanks for dropping in... glad you liked it! you don't know how much that means to me! Richard
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Richard

Good piece, I like your style. Enjoyed the read Sincerely, Linda
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 5 months ago

Richard

Shoot, if big corporations are getting reach arounds, why can't us little pee-ons get one too?? Sorry... Nice secure, sturdy-footed write. Much luck in the new year. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "If we always give what we have always given, we will always get what we have always got..." - Mike R.
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Hi Jess...

that's right! bail out or a reach around... lol... thank you.. I appreciate your words here and good luck with your coming year too... Richard
Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

Richard, nice one

You left it vague enough you can read all sorts of things into it, some of them naughty. *LOL* Great write sir. Respectfully, Rett: "I didn't do it! I'm innocent! Uh, what was the question again mama?" Rett
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Hi Rett...

Yes, it could be taken rather naughtily too... and maybe that is the way it was meant.... but maybe not... lol thanks for stopping in Rett Richard
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Wafi

17 years 5 months ago

Moonman

What a great poem. Gives courage and hope, loved the determination. Best wishes, Wafi
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Wafi...

I appreciate your read of this... and best wishes for you and yours for the new year! thanks Richard
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 5 months ago

Jeez man! You should have seen my face!

Eyes popped and leaned closer to make sure I read what I thought I did. Fuckin' awesome write, this is a hard, hurt brave man talking. Much respect from another survivor, cheers, Jess
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Jess...

Thank you Jess for reading between the lines... and for the image of you reading... made my day! Richard
deelilah

deelilah

17 years 5 months ago

Go Richard!

Yes, I thought it fun and naughty too. I guess you can tell where our minds are from reading these comments. Keep the entertainment coming. I, for one, love it. D.
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

deelilah...

you know, I saw you had a couple of new posts on the board but my old greedy self also saw someone had commented on one of mine... and to my surprise... there you are! I have quite a naughty nature, I guess it is easy to see from some of my writings... thank you for reading it and liking it... Richard
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

17 years 5 months ago

Pushing Back

Hey Moon, Loved this short piece,that packed a big punch! _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________
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R.M.Shanmugam

17 years 5 months ago

human’s hope and

human's hope and confidence are nicely put with your genious. shanmugam