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The Path of My Errors

Missteps

By shanmuga priyaPublished 2 years ago β€’ 1 min read

In the expanse of your work,

Mistakes loom large, like shadows

That dim the light of progress.

Without help, you stumble in the dark,

Seeking the path to error-free excellence,

But the road is treacherous, dimly lit.

Remember, you are not alone,

For within you dwells a hidden strength,

The power of self-reflection and perseverance.

Embrace your mistakes, learn from them,

For they are seeds of growth.

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  • Testabout a year ago

    my favorite

  • Emos Sibu Poriei (Kaya)about a year ago

    BEST! I love it!

  • This resonates, Priya. We all make mistakes but too often blame ourselves instead of appreciating our efforts and learning from them. Well said!

  • TheSpinstress 2 years ago

    How inspiring! I really enjoyed this.

  • Dylan 2 years ago

    This is amazing! I love it

  • Brenda Fluharty2 years ago

    "For within you dwells a hidden strength, The power of self-reflection and perseverance. Embrace your mistakes, learn from them, For they are seeds of growth." I love these lines. Beautifully written poem.

  • Yali zhang2 years ago

    Love your posts!!

  • Great!πŸ˜ŠπŸ’•

  • Extremely true! We progress with errors and the point is we shan't do the same error twice:)

  • This was extremely powerful! Loved your poem!

  • It truly reflects your ability to write poems. A great one!

  • Andrea Corwin 2 years ago

    An insightful poem and I enjoyed it!😊

  • It is only when WE persevere that we can obtain something special ...great job

  • Dawnxisoul393art2 years ago

    The poem beautifully captures the essence of navigating through the challenges of self-improvement. It resonates with the truth that mistakes can often cast shadows on our journey, but within those shadows lies the potential for growth and transformation. The imagery of stumbling in the dark and seeking the path to excellence creates a relatable sense of vulnerability. The reminder that we are not alone, and that our mistakes can be embraced as catalysts for learning and personal development, is both comforting and empowering. This poem serves as a poignant reminder to embrace our imperfections and find strength in the process of growth.

  • Kendall Defoe 2 years ago

    Very Rabindranath Tagore-like!

  • angela hepworth2 years ago

    Great message! Very true and important.

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