Notes About The Poem

Some people wait too long to make their dream a reality. Some people are just plain afraid to strike out and try something new. Then when their youth is gone and the time is passed they regret never having tried.                                                                                                                                            Could have, should have is never enough.

One Is All It Takes

One idea can help you reach success.
One choice can make things great.
One step can start things moving.
One step is all you need to take.

One idea you never act on,
One choice you never made,
One dream you never reached for,
Just because you were afraid.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Situation Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 4:34 PM
This makes me want to publish.
Baker Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 9:09 PM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on allowing fear to rob you of find success in life, Judy. As a person who has started dozens of new businesses in my lifetime, it is better to try and fail than to life with the," I should have, I could have, and I wish would have," the rest of one's life. I agree with your thoughts in this poem, Judy. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 4:07 PM
Thank you so much Bill. God Bless, JB
Legros Kelley Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 12:03 AM
This is filled with encouraging wisdom Judy, a lovely poem!
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 8:01 AM
Thank you so much BJ. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 8:50 AM
Judy you are so right my dear friend people are afraid to take a step towards their dream. At the age of 25 i went to our bank for a loan, my dad stood in as guarantor - and Proto Personnel consultants started. We have had our ups and downs and when Covid started we only kept one who types our CV's.from home..We still have Proto Personnel hubby and i run it. We used to have 7 . employees, so now you understand when I disappear sometimes. Your words are wise as always dear Judy . Hugs Jen
Ball Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 11:57 AM
Thank you so much Jennifer. I disappear now and then myself. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 6:05 PM
'One step can start you moving.' My favorite of each of your sparkling lines. Thanks, Judy! :) gw
Ball Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Maverick Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 5:02 AM
Quite true Judy.)
Ball Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 12:31 PM
Thank you so much Joe. God Bless, JB
Jones Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 12:23 AM
Agree with the quote. What an encouraging thought and poem.
Ball Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 3:38 AM
Thank you so much Karen. God Bless, JB
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