Fire Brick Road: poem

Yellow Brick Road | by Artist Andrea

~Fire Brick Road~

Down this yellow brick road of fire and pain

There are things that you’ll learn and there’s knowledge you’ll gain.

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You learn people prefer when you’re funny instead

Of telling the truth about how bad things get.

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You’ll figure it out that folks get annoyed

When you tell them you’re hurting when they’re feeling joy.

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If someone asks about your health facts,

You must pair each truth with a blessing you have.

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Otherwise, they will think that you are pathetic,

Even though they may really seem sympathetic.

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Make sure to be cautious about each complaint,

You’re “sick” now so people expect you to act like a saint!

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A bit more advice as you walk the path:

You’ll subtract a few friends, so learn some quick math.

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You’re just not fun like they remember,

But hang on to the ones who will love you forever.

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If you are grateful, then you will do better

The things that are negative really can fester.

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If someone else tries to meet a need,

It’s best to say “thanks!” and learn to receive.

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This yellow brick road of fire and ice

Has more stuff like: Doctors, and money, and guilt… OH MY!

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But on this road you aren’t alone

God’s with you, and others who limp it in toe.

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So when you are ready just reach on out,

Someone will be here; there’s always traffic on this route.

-by A Body of Hope

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Yellow Brick Road | by Artist Andrea

Thank you to Artist Andrea for allowing her awesome Yellow Brick Road painting to be featured. Please go buy one of her unique original pieces from Etsy. Many of her paintings have the spirit of Frida Kahlo. Check them out!