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Success Doesn’t Come Overnight

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By Taviii🇨🇦♐️Published about a year ago 3 min read
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Success Doesn’t Come Overnight

Success, they whisper, is a fleeting breeze,

A gift bestowed with effortless ease.

But beneath the surface, hidden from sight,

Lies a truth untold: it’s not overnight.

Beneath the glamor, behind the glare,

Are sleepless nights and a weight to bear.

The seeds of dreams, in darkness sown,

Grow roots in struggles, unseen, unknown.

The athlete trains while the world still sleeps,

Each step forward, a promise it keeps.

Blisters, aches, and a body worn,

But in the grind, a champion is born.

The artist paints through the stormy years,

Canvas wet with unspoken tears.

Brushstrokes of hope, each failure erased,

Creating beauty through trials faced.

The writer pens through rejection’s sting,

Each “no” a step to what fate will bring.

The midnight candle burns dim but bright,

A testament to their unyielding fight.

For success is a mountain, steep and tall,

With cliffs that crumble, where many fall.

But those who climb, who persevere,

Will find the summit, their vision clear.

The farmer tills the unyielding land,

With calloused fingers and steady hand.

Through drought and storm, the harvest comes,

The sweetest fruits from the hardest sums.

It’s easy to see the glory’s face,

But miss the scars of the silent race.

The endless hours, the battles fought,

The lessons learned, and the wisdom sought.

Failure knocks, a cruel, loud guest,

Testing resolve, your will at its best.

But through each stumble, you rise anew,

A stronger version, refined and true.

Patience, they say, is the path to gold,

A virtue timeless, for young and old.

It teaches you that the greatest gain

Comes from enduring both joy and pain.

Success is not a fleeting spark;

It’s the flame that grows from the deepest dark.

It’s the steady beat of a heart that strives,

The fire that keeps your dream alive.

It’s waking early, staying late,

Refusing to bow to the hand of fate.

It’s the sweat, the toil, the silent tears,

The courage to face your darkest fears.

So let them mock, let them doubt,

Let them question what you’re about.

For every stone they throw in scorn

Will pave your path to a brighter morn.

Success is not a gift bestowed;

It’s a journey walked on a rugged road.

It’s the patience to wait, the will to fight,

A marathon, not a sprint in the night.

Dream big, but know the cost you’ll pay,

The sacrifices you’ll make each day.

For nothing worth it ever comes fast;

It’s earned through effort, built to last.

The path is lonely, the way unsure,

But grit and grace will help endure.

Each step forward, no matter how small,

Brings you closer to having it all.

Remember, success is a story told,

Through chapters of courage, fierce and bold.

It’s not a line with an easy end,

But a tale of struggle, with twists to mend.

So to those who dream, with fire in their eyes,

Don’t be swayed by fleeting lies.

For every great triumph, every flight,

Is proof that success doesn’t come overnight.

Stay the course, hold the line,

Through storms and shadows, let your light shine.

And one day soon, you’ll look back and see,

The journey was the key to your victory.The path you walked, so steep, so long,

Each hardship made your spirit strong.

Every bruise, each bitter scar,

Became the map to where you are.

You’ll stand atop that towering height,

A testament to your endless fight.

And when they ask how you made it through,

You’ll smile and say, “I stayed true.”

True to the dream that burned so deep,

True to the nights you sacrificed sleep.

True to the lessons failure taught,

True to the battles you fiercely fought.

For success, you’ll learn, is more than fame,

More than wealth or a celebrated name.

It’s the pride that swells in your chest,

Knowing you gave your very best.

It’s the peace that comes as the world looks on,

And the doubts you carried are finally gone.

It’s the knowledge that you earned your place,

Through trials faced with steadfast grace.

So to the dreamer, working late,

Battling time and the hand of fate:

Know the road is hard, the journey tough,

But your will, your heart, is more than enough.

Keep climbing mountains, chasing stars,

Turning your wounds into battle scars.

For every triumph, every flight,

Proves success doesn’t come overnight.

In your persistence, your story grows,

A tale of triumph through highs and lows.

A beacon shining, forever bright,

Proving to the world: success takes time and might.

Let this truth guide you through the years,

Through countless trials and hidden fears.

Success is earned, it’s fought, it’s won—

A journey taken, step by step, till it’s done.

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About the Creator

Taviii🇨🇦♐️

Hi am Octavia a mom of 4 am inspired writer I write stories ,poems and articles please support me thank you

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  • Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago

    Some great observations, and every so-called failure is a lesson learned

  • Gregory Paytonabout a year ago

    But in the grind a champion is born - An artist paints through the stormy years. -- Beautifully written. And. no success doesn't come over night.

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