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Verses that distill the essence of experience into concentrated moments of meaning — poetry by Alier Reng.
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Alier Reng

Poetry

Verses that distill the essence of experience into concentrated moments of meaning.

Life

February 9, 2013 at 11:02 PM
Life is like a slippery road; full of snow and ice, So walk it with great care. It is fragile like a young seedling; Sprouting quietly from the earth, So water it and tend it to flourish. For it is brief: and it needs Patience, humility and tenacity.
Yes! Those who succeed in life, Are they who have learned the technique of the game; That's, hanging on a little bit longer than the rest. They are the ones who relish life to the fullest; So be patient, be humble and persevere.
Life is a ladder which everyone must climb in order to succeed; Yet while some climb it with determination to its zenith, Others give up before they begin Or halfway to the top.
Yes! Those who succeed in life, Are they who have learned the technique of the game; That's, hanging on a little bit longer than the rest. They are the ones who relish life to the fullest; So be patient, be humble and persevere.
Life is a dream; so dream it and make it a reality. It is a vision; so visualize it and mold something tangible out of it. It is a game; so play it wisely to win it. It is a puzzle; so solve it and avail yourself of it. It is a choice; so choose it wisely lest you are enticed.
Yes! Those who succeed in life, Are they who have learned the technique of the game; That's, hanging on a little bit longer than the rest. They are the ones who relish life to the fullest; So be patient, be humble and persevere.
Life is giving; so share the least you have with others that you may gain more. It is service; so be a servant and serve others delightedly that you may see Heaven. It is faith; so have faith and trust in God for He has a great plan for your life. It is kind; so be kind, considerate and thoughtful of others.
Yes! Those who succeed in life, Are they who have learned the technique of the game; That's, hanging on a little bit longer than the rest. They are the ones who relish life to the fullest; So be patient, be humble and persevere.

© 2013 Alier Reng

Morning Star

You are my morning star — steady in a clear sky. Before you, I moved, but without direction. Now you guide my steps toward love and joy.
You pass through my life like an X-ray — revealing what I could not see in myself. When I look at you, doubt quiets. Courage rises. You fit me like a key shaped precisely for its lock. I did not know how incomplete I was until you turned.
You stand grounded and luminous. Your smile is winter snow — quiet and bright. Peace rests in you like a dove at still water.
Without you, I remain unstarted. With you, I move forward. Lead me into the ocean of lasting love.
Sudanese queen, your black skin carries the dignity of our motherland. In you, I see home. I cherish you with care and pride. Your joy will be my joy. Your tears will be my tears.
My love flows like the Nile — steady, enduring. I will be the fragrance you carry each day and the one who quenches your thirst.

© 2026 Alier Reng

 

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