"I'll do my best", was never my statement
"I'll have success", was my replacement
I fell, crumbled, then realized
"I'm not enough", left with an amazement
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My inner said,"Try again, this time you'll have it"
I stumbled with broken ribs and didn't feel fit
I lost my drive and then realised
It's me the loser! I forgot again— O! Shit
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I bragged and showed that it was just trail
I walked again in 'Millionaires' aisle
Bankrupt, still flop and then realised
Am I registered in the failure's file?
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At present I asked, "By failure, what do you mean?"
Life of every successful, I have already seen
They fail, fail,fail and then realise
Giving up was not in their gene!
Author's notes :
I have related my poem to every single person who deals with their failures and inconsistency. To all those, It's ok not to do well every time. You just have to do it anyway!
P.S: (Drafted it mistakenly, posting it again)
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Maryam Batool
I'm 17
I'm a storyteller who loves poems, fiction, and romance. Creativity is my constant companion. I take joy in turning thoughts into worlds. Writing is my way of exploring life and connecting with others
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"Registered in the failures file" , I love this ❤️❤️
"Ohh! I thought you posted something new. No worries, sister." ✨
What a powerful and relatable poem! Girl Your exploration of failure and resilience is both heartfelt and inspiring. You’ve captured the struggle many face when dealing with setbacks, and your message of perseverance truly resonates. Thank you for sharing your journey and reminding us that it's okay to stumble as long as we keep trying. Your words encourage a sense of hope and determination!
"Sister! Reading your poem gave me an extraordinary experience. Although I have heard and read these things many times before, your words have a unique magic. Something different, truly. I believe, 'Not making an effort is failure. Only those who try to fail, and after failing, a successful attempt is made again. Success is just the full-hearted endeavor to achieve it.'" 💥👍👏✨