Failure

The pinnacle
Of success lies
At the top
Of the staircase  

And,
Failure 
Keeps plotting…
To climb down
The stairs
Between 
My efforts
And
My achievements!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mills  Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 3:03 AM
I like how you put going down the staircase as failure. I've heard some people say going down on an elevator is like failure. I enjoyed your poem.
Van Ross Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Susan, Thanks a lot for your keen observation and compliment. I used staircase for symbolism as my failures have never been so sudden. They were results of procedures. But the fact that you enjoyed my poem makes me feel good. Thanks indeed for your encouragement.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 10:25 AM
Hello vincent, you just have to keep on trying. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 10:58 AM
Hello Vincent Van Ross, You are welcome. Yes failure does teach us lessons in life. I hope you had a good Thanksgivings Day celebration. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
Van Ross Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Darlene, Thank you very much for your insightful comment. Let me assure you: I am enjoying my day as well as my failures because they teach great lessons in life.
Sambourne Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Excellent personification of failure. Very imaginative. Your posting is certainly thought provoking on the seeping presence of failure. Best wishes, Brian
Van Ross Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Brian, Please forgive me for responding to your comment so late. I was working on a commissioned book and out in a remote location. Coming to your enlightened comment, I cannot thank you enough for such praise. I must thank you once again for your feedback.
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