Mark Frank Poet Free verse

The Theft of Your Potential Remains In the Future

It is Never Too Late to Be What You Were Born to Be
You are a creature of purpose
Therefore empower yourself with what is already yours!
Passion and the power of your vision
Can be displayed in your life
All you need is that decision and
You can enhance the precision in your life.

Procrastination might be wrong!
In this century 
Now is the time to live strong
Accumulate the thoughts you have left behind
Because the theft of your potential remains in the future.
Do not let the cemetery rob you of your potential
Fulfillment of your purpose is essential to your life so
This matter of persistence is certainly not inconsequential.

Believe in the steps of time or else
The crime of procrastination will follow and
You will live a shallow life
The theft of your potential remains in the future
Therefore empower yourself with what is already yours!
It is never too late to be what you were born to be.

Mark Frank

Copyright 2023

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Mark Frank July 25, 2023 at 3:04 AM Dear Poets Thank you for your words and encouragement...

Kim Rodrigues July 23, 2023 at 7:09 PM Time goes so fast. Don’t miss your opportunities! Congratulations on POTD!

Bill Baker July 21, 2023 at 8:53 PM An encouraging poem, Mark. I like a positive poem with a bit of warning to encourage those that haven't discovered their drive yet. Good advice. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us, and congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill

Brandy Nicole July 21, 2023 at 8:42 PM You're exactly right, "It is never too late to be what you were born to be." This is beautiful and uplifting all at the same time. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Mark, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Speaks Volumes July 21, 2023 at 1:09 PM I like your poem Mark, but it worries me. If we all became what we were born to be, and no one was born to be a garbage collector or sanitary worker, who would do those jobs ? .. Still you provided me with a seed to ponder. Well done congrats on POTD.

Warren Doll July 21, 2023 at 11:28 AM Mark so insightful and wise. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren

Beryl Edmonds July 21, 2023 at 9:27 AM Very good advice Mark, it is the time to be strong and not dwell on what may go wrong. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle

Constance La France July 21, 2023 at 7:59 AM Mark, a wonderful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor !

R J. Elless July 21, 2023 at 7:18 AM Mark, Congrat's on Your POTD. This poem Soars. Empower yourself, love it. Keep Rolling.

Christuraj Alex July 21, 2023 at 6:48 AM A poem with great motivation for anyone who reads it. Plenty of impetus is given to the reader, You have inspired me very much. Thank you. Congratulations!

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 21, 2023 at 4:40 AM Warmest Congratulations on your POTD, Mark. Your poem is deeply inspirational, and this line "It is never too late to be what you were born to be." has great significance for me, and probably for many of us. Best wishes ~ Mala

Mike Gentile July 21, 2023 at 4:33 AM Mark, congratulations your POTD honors! I found deep meaning in your lines, so well expressed! Enjoy your day!

Arastu Goyal July 21, 2023 at 3:57 AM Congrats on POTD, great work :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen July 21, 2023 at 3:34 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d.... well written, Mark :) -

Unseeking Seeker July 21, 2023 at 12:33 AM Inspirational write! Indeed, we shape ourselves by our thoughts, words and deeds. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Mark.