![unnhnd.png](https://images.hive.blog/DQmcuDZuXxy9va8XJ3vh1XWsaHUxkTjqVNaJv76T2gNt68m/unnhnd.png) Snippet: "I'm that poor small kid on the sludge-filled street - peering through the baker's shop window." [image by pixabay](https://images.hive.blog/DQmcuDZuXxy9va8XJ3vh1XWsaHUxkTjqVNaJv76T2gNt68m/unnhnd.png) IJCH - Inside JaiChai's Head (Meaning: My Warped, Personal Opinions and Musings) ![image](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT8aBgJg6Sr5zdEUaXs85MN4MFHc5mtdFupuJdXXiSQqd/9JU9.gif) [image by giphy](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT8aBgJg6Sr5zdEUaXs85MN4MFHc5mtdFupuJdXXiSQqd/9JU9.gif) From the Author: Salutations. I am JaiChai. And if I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you before, I'm delighted to make your acquaintance now. ![9JU9.gif](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/uptrend/posts/1606269597-65323.gif) [image by giphy](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/uptrend/posts/1606269597-65323.gif) For my returning online friends, "It's always great to see you again!" # **Handprints on the window...(A Poem of Perseverance)** ![Screenshot_2020-12-14-17-46-34-284_com.brave.browser_copy_648x547.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmb8MFLxpvFawjKjyk4RNrF9AoowZnCgcRYMAek997voZj/Screenshot_2020-12-14-17-46-34-284_com.brave.browser_copy_648x547.jpg) [image by Jessica Drossin flickr.com](https://images.hive.blog/DQmb8MFLxpvFawjKjyk4RNrF9AoowZnCgcRYMAek997voZj/Screenshot_2020-12-14-17-46-34-284_com.brave.browser_copy_648x547.jpg) I'm that poor small kid on the sludge-filled street - peering through the baker's shop window. Just the sight of those wondrous treats makes me - oblivious to the sleet and snow. Delicious things of my world out of reach, beyond my means, just inches away. I can't touch them, can't taste them, can't smell them - a foggy window keeps me at bay. I look around, my heart instantly sinks - "Barriers for entry everywhere!" Just like sentinels guarding a princess -ready to act: "Trespassers Beware!" Soon, workers will wipe all muddy traces - of my meager existence away. My hopes and dreams that will never see light - on a miserable snowy day. I leave muddy handprints on that window - I walk home, thinking, "My life's a mess." No time for self-pity, I tell myself, "What can set you apart from the rest?" I keep trying 'cause I know no better, true to my inner self - come what may. Through all the disappointments, sneers and jeers - delivering my best - no delay. Years of hard work and still nothing to reap. Stubborn, I charge on - no matter what. Because it's my integrity at stake - otherwise it will be all for naught. Suddenly, opportunities appear - shiny sparks in my mind like lightning. Life's hidden landscape, now visibly clear - reveals the meaning for everything. I sailed life's ocean on the makeshift boat - I'd built through years of harsh weather - Weather that causes all flowers to wilt - and cruelties you can not measure. PEERING OUT, pondering the sludge- filled street, comfortably warm BEHIND the window. Tasting things I yearned for early in life, but couldn't reach - many years ago. Persistence rewarded for everything - done precisely - down to the letter. Because I kept trying, no matter what - for in my heart I knew no better. By JaiChai May you and yours be well and love life today. In lak'ech. "Really Appreciate You Stopping By. Truly hope to see you again!" And if you liked my post, kindly Upvote, Comment, Follow and Repost. [This is Your TORUM Invitation!](https://www.torum.com/signup?referral_code=JaiChai) About the Author: ![FB_IMG_1606702700855_copy_161x243.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmex8skPTRFSr8ezUvEhBrWL8ANL5uKmAbW8XJDjx3J1Tj/FB_IMG_1606702700855_copy_161x243.jpg) Image by Author Believing that school was too boring, he dropped out of High School early; only to earn an AA, BS and MBA in less than 4 years much later in life – while working full-time as a Navy/Marine Corps Medic. After 24 years of active duty, he retired in Asia.

He lives on an island paradise with his girlfriend, teenage daughter and two dogs.

![3W72119s5BjVs3Hye1oHX44R9EcpQD5C9xXzj68nJaq3CeTytJuvcxeRprqZRAjHazmz65gCN4Ve6wFx5K4YeYZaAQ2CxeuPQWGgiQNZ6WRE4SgtXehbvE.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmdmhEXwMMHPD5eWmnUP6sxfvfqrNxJQB4Kp1Kq6SjpxtL/3W72119s5BjVs3Hye1oHX44R9EcpQD5C9xXzj68nJaq3CeTytJuvcxeRprqZRAjHazmz65gCN4Ve6wFx5K4YeYZaAQ2CxeuPQWGgiQNZ6WRE4SgtXehbvE.jpeg)Image by Author This article contains excerpts from: [(IJCH) Seriously? Poetry? Alright, I'll Bite. Here's My First Poem Ever!](https://steemit.com/poetry/@jaichai/ijch-seriously-poetry-alright-i-ll-bite-here-s-my-first-poem-ever) Revised 12-14-2020. All rights reserved.