Joshua Legister Poet Free verse

As a Person Thinketh

Believe in yourself.

The oak never asks permission to grow.
The sun never asks permission to rise.

Why should you?

This world is waiting for your words,
not another echo.

For as a person thinketh,
so they become.

Think greatly.
Speak truth.
Leave something behind
that outlives your heartbeat.

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Constance La France August 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM Beautiful and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~

Brandy Nicole July 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM ' The oak never asks permission to grow, ' and ' the sun never asks permission to rise. ' So true, my dear friend. This is so beautifully written and presented. Congratulations Joshua, on Poem of the Day. : ) Brandy

Dorothy Gibbons July 30, 2026 at 12:57 PM Lovely poem Joshua congratulations on POTD well deserved indeed :))

Gershon Wolf July 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM Here's to assertiveness, albeit without meanness. Congrats on POTD. ~ Gershon

Paula Goldsmith July 30, 2026 at 12:38 PM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "As a Person Thinketh" write. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...........

Sam Kauffman July 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM Congratulations on your POTD, Joshua. I love how you celebrate each person, find value in each life and leave us with a daily challenge! Blessings to you for the work of your hands!

Benjamin Bartley July 30, 2026 at 9:42 AM Well said. Congratulations.

Demetrios Trifiatis July 30, 2026 at 7:54 AM Good advice! Congratulations on POTD!

sara Etgen-Baker July 30, 2026 at 7:52 AM appreciate your wisdom-filled words--congrats on your POTD designation.

Valsa George July 30, 2026 at 5:41 AM So inspirational... ! Congratulations Joshua on your POTD

Alison A Smith July 30, 2026 at 5:17 AM Great message. Congratulations on POTD

Tania Kitchin July 30, 2026 at 3:36 AM Joshua, a nice poem and message. Congratulations on POTD.

Natasha L Scragg July 30, 2026 at 2:11 AM Lovely inspiration Joshua. Nature doesn't ask permission to thrive and nor should people. A very warm, encouraging and uplifting message. A well deserved POTD :-D

Karen Croft July 30, 2026 at 2:05 AM congrats on your POTD!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 30, 2026 at 1:23 AM - Words we should live by...congrats on your p.o.t.d....enjoy :) -

Beryl Edmonds July 30, 2026 at 1:15 AM Good advice Joshua, congratulations on having received Poem of the Day… Beryl

Karen Jones July 30, 2026 at 12:37 AM Powerful words to live by Joshua. Congratulations on your potd honor!

Tom Cunningham July 30, 2026 at 12:32 AM Written by a wise man, congratulations to you Joshua on today's POTD honour. Tom.

Nera Luminopoli July 29, 2026 at 10:58 AM Such inspirational words. I thought of "I think, therefore I am" as I read this.