Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Tenacity Explained

He said it was impossible but we were determined 
He was astounded because we almost succeeded 
Not the first try or the tenth time but the 28th try 
Hey! The 29th try might be all that is needed.

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Michelle Faulkner January 18, 2019 at 11:36 PM Tenacity is learning from your mistakes so you can keep improving- Caren Krutsinger January 18, 2019 at 11:41 PM Yes, unless ....and Michelle, I have to admit this is me sometimes...unless I keep making the same one, thinking the result is going to be different the next time.

M. L. Kiser January 17, 2019 at 11:57 AM Uh-uh, 30th. Caren Krutsinger January 17, 2019 at 3:20 PM Or in Edison's case - 10,000th.