Some inherit their position with little effort
Entitled and inexperienced leaves little empathy
Social status // production // and the bottom line
It’s their way or the highway…
The way to the top usually starts at the bottom
Hard work providing experience and understanding
Brings success
Today at d’Verse Lisa asked us to write a quadrille of exactly 44 words using the prompt way. Join us at: https://dversepoets.com then click on Mr. Linkey to read more…
George Washington at Valley Forge stamp art: Dwight L. Roth
Roth Poetry 
yes those that make their own way are usually much more humane!
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That is for sure! Thanks Kate!
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The School of Hard Knocks is an excellent teacher.
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It seems to be for many! Thanks Liz!
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This one rings with your usual insight, Dwight — Understanding is not cheaply won.
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Thanks Dora! I hope I am not getting too redundant!
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Far from it, my friend. Enjoyable and thoughtful, always. 🙂
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Oh so true … I’ve known both in my life, imagine you have as well. Beautifully composed!
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yes, and I will take the hard workers any day!
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Words of wisdom, Dwight.
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Thank you Michelle!
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Yes, true success must involve the climb. A good reminder in your poem.
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Thank you Mish!
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Full of wisdom and truth, Dwight!
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Thank you Jay!
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Dwight, from what I know and can tell, you are a man who puts his beliefs into action. I felt that in this poem.
-David
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Thank you David. I like to thinks so! It has served me very well in my lifetime!
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The way to the top generally starts at the top. To work up from the bottom, if you live in a society where that’s a possibility, usually means shedding humanity and origins and joining the bunch clinging to the top branch.
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:>)
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‘The way to the top usually starts at the bottom.’ This is certainly true from a spiritual perspective, if success is measured in true happiness rather than material gain.
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yes you are right!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks Chuck!
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Happy to read and share your post, Dwight!!
😊✨🎉👍
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:>)
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Amen!
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yes!
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“Hard work providing experience and understanding” — Yes, an appreciation for the value of the experience and achieving the goal.
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yes!!
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Quite so
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:>)
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Just keep placing yourself in the path of opportunity and keep the nose to the grindstone. Works every time!! Good write, Dwight.
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Yes, hard work pays off! Thank Beverly.
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I don’t trust anyone that starts at the top Dwighg.
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You may be right in your thinking! Thank Rob.
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The road to the top usually starts at the bottom. I do like this line….sadly, some circumvent those beginning steps to the detriment of others. It makes me think of the statement “Women can be women’s worse enemies.” Before my rejuvenatement (never say retirement), there was one woman in our university, she had risen from secretary to a very high level administrative position….and sadly, she was one who while climbing the ladder, stepped on the hands of any women who dared to climb up behind her. A helping hand is often needed and so appreciated.
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Thank you Lillian! Yes, some abuse there position sadly to their own determent in the end!
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Yes… I trust those who find their own way a lot better than those trying to go behind in the footstep of others.
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yes!
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The way to the top usually
starts at the bottom
Yes, Dwight, one can never go wrong when it is the accepted and dignified way!
Hank
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Earned respect takes time to come by! Thanks Hank!
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I love your stamp art.
Learning from the bottom up is the kind that lasts…you need a foundation. (K)
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Thank you! It is an interesting medium. I had a friend who gave me a whole tub full of used stamps. This is what I came up with!
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Thats a good gift.
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Hard work providing experience and understanding brings success. Wise words as always, Dwight
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Thank you Astrid!
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Beautiful composed words of wisdom. Starting from the bottom and rising higher in life brings unmeasurable happiness and content. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
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yes it does! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.!
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very beautiful good
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Thank you very much!
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