The Art of Success

Here everyone dreams,
Hearing no one scream.
Hopes flow like a stream,
Hearts kicking but no deal.
Just the normal feelings,
The normal life.
The better stays in the dream,
Dreams playing from within,
Reality fleeing to the abyss.

A good look at yourself,
Your dream is described.
Like the mouth,
Too big,
Too loud,
Too many problems.
You are not the only one dreaming,
Others are screaming
For that same dream.

Flies dominate the world,
Gathering useless things for free.
Just a few honey makers
Stay and build together.
Beware of flies,
Remember their lies,
And know they will die
In the grave when they try,
Or pit where they fly.

Take a little bow,
At least to ages,
If not those offices.
But basically,
Look to the sky, knees down,
And say your words,
For heaven gives the world.

Check the road,
The thorn at your feet,
Stumps on the way,
Or the holes
Do not stop the heartbeat.
It's nothing to crash on a rash.
A faster stream splashes on the rock,
A steady one finds another way.
So lead your way
And be brave
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Daniels Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Beautiful Oula. ThkU for sharing. I like how you bring dreams back to being grounded in “ Check the road, The thorn at your feet, Stumps on the way,”. Also how nicely you’ve woven in look to the heavens. You’ve said quite a bit in how to be successful. Well done.
Willy Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Thanks @Ghairo for your kind words. I hope it motivates me to write some more better lines.
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