Notes About The Poem

You never know what you can do until you try. The only true failure I have ever seen is the one who was afraid to TRY.

Don'T Be Discouraged

We tend to dwell on what we are not,
And fail to notice that which we've got.

You've talents and skills that you haven't tried,
Abilities that others have tried to belie;

Skills and strengths, imagination,
Creativeness, determination,

So many reasons to believe,
That we can actually achieve,

The things of which we've always dreamed,
Those things are closer than they seem.

In fact it's practically guaranteed,
You have it in you to succeed.

Preparation is the key.
Don't try to grasp all that you see.

One goal at a time, don't be in a hurry,
And you can avoid un-needed worry.

It's a lot of hard work and you'll feel like a drone;
But you just keep on keepin' on.
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Sands Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 10:55 AM
Well written Judy. Inspirational and motivational. Something I needed to read today :)
Ball Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 3:05 PM
Thanks so much Heidi. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 5:52 AM
Hi Judy, We do have to take one step at a time and believe in ourselves, and when we think the time is right, we go for it! Good advise my friend. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 2:59 PM
Thanks bunches |Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Laurie Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 4:34 PM
Hello Judy … nice. Take one step at a time to reach your goal. Great philosophy Judy - Lindsay
Ball Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 2:57 PM
Thanks bunches Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 11:25 PM
The indifference and laziness of certain beings must spell their downfall. Wise thoughts. ~~
Ball Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 8:41 AM
Thanks so much Victor. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 6:19 PM
In addition to fear and inertia, I think that hard work --- and it takes hard work to succeed -- is what discourages a lot of people. I know it did me. You sure do write the truth, Judy. ~ No kiddin,' gw
Ball Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 8:09 PM
Thanks so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
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