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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!

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Susan Mills

Date: 10/9/2023 3:03:00 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.

Vincent Van Ross
Date: 10/9/2023 7:23:00 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.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/26/2023 10:25:00 AM

Hello vincent, you just have to keep on trying. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/10/2023 10:58:00 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\

Vincent Van Ross
Date: 10/9/2023 6:55:00 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.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 9/26/2023 7:29:00 AM

Excellent personification of failure. Very imaginative. Your posting is certainly thought provoking on the seeping presence of failure. Best wishes, Brian

Vincent Van Ross
Date: 10/9/2023 6:53:00 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.