L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Just Keep Tryin', My Friend

Mistakes are the bane of a perfectionist’s existence
To think one is perfect is a most undesirable trait,
But seeking to be the best one can be, by persistence,
Can eventually take one from mediocre to near great.

The adage “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,”
Is worthy of careful consideration if you are defeated,
For an individual has absolutely everything to gain
If failures can turn into successes if they are repeated.

On the other hand, to turn failures into successes
You cannot continue to make the same old mistakes,
Considering new and different approaches, my guess is,
And, confidence in your ability to succeed is what it takes.

written June 21, 2021

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Indiana Shaw July 29, 2021 at 3:10 PM Some of my best poems, are I feel my worst works, strange world . . . : ) L Milton Hankins July 29, 2021 at 3:46 PM I suppose that is true. We are our own worst critics, I think. Thanks for your read and your comment, Indiana.

Mahtab Bangalee June 21, 2021 at 9:56 PM a mistake is nothing, just an assistant of good doer if the doer can know the reality of the mistake~ try and have to try again and again through consciousness- success is the good efforts of perfectionist~/// L Milton Hankins June 22, 2021 at 8:04 AM I suppose that is true, Mahtab. I just know that one should never give up trying, for ultimately it is likely they will succeed.

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 21, 2021 at 7:43 PM A true perfectionist doesn't fear to make mistakes. Sound wisdom permeates this inspiring poem, Milton. Have a wonderful week, Evelyn :) L Milton Hankins June 21, 2021 at 7:46 PM Thank you so much, Evelyn. You are very sweet.