No Shortcuts

Can’t just jump to the finish line
Need to put in the work along the way
Would be nice to only reap the gains
But no shortcuts despite what others say

Progress needs to build upon itself
Can’t just jump to the finish line
Collecting credits creates compounding 
Building up as our thoughts begin to shine

Focus on improving the inputs 
The outputs will come in due time
Can’t just jump to the finish line
Must start at the trailhead for our climb

After reaching the summit we may
Realize the mosaic in the puzzle design
Stop to reflect before scaling a new mountain
Because we can’t just jump to the finish line
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fisher Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Such a great opening line and enjoyed the poem all the way through.
Oleary Avatar
June 17, 2023 at 8:17 AM
Great, glad you liked it
Blown Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 2:50 PM
...into the air it sprang...puzzling all who gazed upon it...the 'rubics cube' of..... sudokus......eh?!.....that's what life's about....a minimum number of moves : ) ......stan
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