How To Meet Expectations

Expectations can be met
But in order to endure
It takes a lot of inner strength
And profound indulgence that's for sure.

Don't give adversity the slightest chance
Don't surrender to defeat
You have to be committed
To any challenge you might meet.

Always strive for excellence
Be the best that you can be
Always put your best foot forward
It'll work - just wait and see.

Don't let failure be an option
Seek only goals you can attain
That relieves the useless pressure
And a world of mental strain.

If you follow these suggestions
And make yourself believe
Then meeting expectations
Should be a goal you can achieve.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Williams Avatar
June 11, 2012 at 1:41 AM
Ralph congrats on your win..David
Brown Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Congratulations on your Inspiration poem win Ralph. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Congratulations Ralph love that first verse xx
Christian Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 4:56 AM
congratualtions and thanks for supporting my contest God bless from diane
Pettit Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Great overall poem. Great descriptiveness and rhyming.
Dufresne Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM
simply put and well done Ralph
Brown Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today Ralph. I hope you are having a wonderful week. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
January 24, 2011 at 7:04 PM
Wise advice in your poem tonight Ralph my friend.. good luck if u entered into the contest for Paula.. truth be told my friend truth be told..luv..
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January 24, 2011 at 6:06 PM
Very good Ralph..your rhymes are nice..not forced at all..BG
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