Ambition

They say ambition and greatness are interlinked
Well as a young ambitious black man I agree
but ambition and hard work are two completely different things
Hard-work is what a desperate person does to get himself out of the hole.
Hard-work is what a young man who is infatuated with a young woman does so he can impress her
Hard work is what a son does so that his father can be proud of
So hard work I will do.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 14, 2011 at 6:01 AM
Thank you so much for your kind comments on my writing Mwewa. I wish you continued inspiration that you may always write and share your poetry with us. Love, Carol
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