The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Success is a deep urge of every fellow man
Do people really strive and properly plan?
Not essential to seek answers for this question
How best you trigger is left to your discretion
Move on crossing one after another threshold
Don't try to evade from obstacles but behold
Charismatic distractions may misguide and tempt
Shackle all looming hurdles and make an attempt
It's better try and fail, than not to try at all."
None has become a stalwart without a downfall
Realize your potential and set perfect goals
Convert your beautiful dreams into real roles
Setting goal isn't enough to catch the glowing stars
Instead of building air castles, strive with no bars.
Place: 1st
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
( Eleanor Roosevelt )
When the night settles heavy on the windows--
we lean into the quiet and let hope speak softly.
Where shadows stretch and slowly settle,
the edges of tomorrow begin to form.
The thoughts we hardly admit to ourselves,
sink into the dark and start to root.
And yes, doubt comes around from time to time…
but a gentle, honest light can gather the heart.
Even if our hands shake, they still shape the road,
and unsure steps still get us somewhere.
Little by little, the day comes closer,
and we walk toward it quietly…
making morning happen,
architects of time.
written_12012025_Don Mueang
"The future belongs to those who believe in the
beauty of their dreams." _ Eleanor Roosevelt
I dream at night
intricate tapestries of beauty,
and fantastical landscapes captivating.
I take a journey to the future,
transported beyond my present reality
with visions of what this world could me.
I take a magical escape,
for I believe that my dreams give me hope.
I am blessed to return to the words of Eleanor Roosevelt
on days when my spirits need a lift…
‘Yesterday is history’ she reminds me
‘Tomorrow is a mystery
But today…
today will always be a gift’.
At the museum, the portraits are hung
Of presidents, staring ahead,
A few of them still drawing breath, but by now,
Most have been, for a lot of years, dead.
Some I studied in school, some I knew not at all,
Others served while I have been alive
And the artists’ depictions were varied in style,
Though to capture the truth, they did strive.
In the midst of all men, just one woman appeared -
It was Eleanor Roosevelt, but why?
Not a president, true, though my fingers are crossed
She’ll have company yet, by and by.
Quote: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
By -Eleanor Roosevelt"
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I am enraged when coffee makers explode.
The dog barking at neighbor's door irritates me.
Also the vivid couple in bed with loud stomping.
I am irked by those who squawk as such beings.
Pride is typically a fine stone that will endure.
But some find it a tough rock to tumble over.
My reward came from a wealthy aunt's death.
Things rise, and then further challenges emerge.
Moving from a one-bedroom flat to a house.
The bounty of delight has fueled me to excess.
The future belongs to those who believe
in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt
Some people with good dreams
Focus on their best plans daily
And they can not be misleading easily
As they Understand their heavy destinies.
Some people with good dreams
Think the most about God 's blessings
Which they carry no matter many challengers
In their lives but they will still making good things.
Some people with good dreams
Can be the most hated by the majority members
Of some communities because of envy and jealous
Which some people wish to be their secrets masters.
June 17 /2023
Written for poetry contest
sponsored by Sotto poet
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt
My aspirations keep me whole.
Your love replenishes my soul.
Negativity will decrease.
Merciful Lord please grant me peace.
My future now, is in your hands.
My heart accepts and understands.
All sorrow I can now release.
Merciful Lord please grant me peace.
In the beautiful dreams I weave,
I now most steadfastly believe.
Hopes for my future now increase.
Merciful Lord please grant me peace.
My dream seems to forecast my life.
Dreaming keeps me calm, without strife.
My life could be a masterpiece.
Merciful Lord please grant me peace.
Ideal instructor, shows integrity, impact in instruction.
5/2/2022
* Deuteronomy 32:2
May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb.
Work Perspective Monoku Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Beata Agustin
National Teacher Day is observed on the first Tuesday of the first full week of May (May 3) and we’re more than ready to show our appreciation to those who have taught us. Everyone has had that favorite teacher that has helped inspire them. This day meant to honor them was actually made by a teacher. None other than First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt herself. Eleanor Roosevelt was more than Franklin D. Roosevelt’s wife, she has a history of civic duty and was an advocate for fellow teachers. Her love for education began at a young age when she was privately tutored and encouraged by her aunt Anna “Barnie” Roosevelt. No matter how high she rose on the social ladder, she never forgot where she came from.
So many seem to feel no self-esteem
feeling so very down think they're no good
confidence so low at various times
but there's a way to get one in the mood
You can raise yourself up again
feed yourself with good thoughts for real
talk into your mind, heart and spirit
don't cheapen your image turn your wheel
Learn not to accept inferiority
make sure never give it consent
no reason or person can do it
lift yourself up and be fully spent
Our experiences of life can affect us
whether for good or sadly for bad
never allow the bad to hold us down
hold the good so then to be glad
Pin it up on your kitchen wall
"no one can make you feel
inferior without your consent"
be your master give it your seal
(" No one can make you feel inferior without your consent")
- Eleanor Roosevelt(1884-1962)
Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt
With women's rights mostly dealt
But her husband Franklin
Let "Missy" Lehand spank him
I’ll pluck the poisonous parrot with a PROVERB:
‘Nob’dy can make you feel inferior without your consent!’*
(But WHY
Would I give my consent,
ANYWAY?)
(Because it’s a habit!)
(Because DREAMS are SCARY)
(The mean little P.P. SABOTAGES words with words)
…a little advice: pull out the tail-feathers first,
Then pop the poisonous parrot in the pot,
And it will resolve into a fine glue
With which,
You can stick words together
(best use of raw materials!)
*Eleanor Roosevelt
Written On: 1/8/2019
For: Plucking the Poisonous Parrot Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Maureen McGreavy
Eleanor Roosevelt, six days a week,
Wrote a column that many would read.
Since ninety-odd papers did carry her work,
She had all of the readers she’d need.
Called “My Day,” her writing described what she felt,
Where she traveled and all whom she met.
For twenty-six years she kept up with this pace,
Such a gig not too many could get.
Though I certainly don’t mean at all to compare,
She and I share that daily fixation,
But I’ve sixteen more years to catch up to her yield
And for that she gets my admiration.
Do you ever get thirsty?
With a cup that's half empty
I believe in the waters of endless oceans
To me peace has a special movement and motion
It has grip on you, you feel the strength, but it's your addiction
I have a thirst to write
A desire to inspire and excite
As my penned words of agony meets prosperity
So many people are lost and lonely
We write to feel like we belong
Together as one we can stand strong
I am a prayer, and I am a song
When we work together we can’t go wrong
Yet we waste our lives away hating
Instead of peaceful living
There are no days too dark, light cannot see through
This is for those of you who have dreams of peace that never came true
1 Peter 3:11 They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.
“Pit race against race, religion against religion, prejudice against prejudice. Divide and conquer! We must not let that happen here.”
? Eleanor Roosevelt
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature;
but beautiful old people are works of art.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
Experience soaks in
And mixes with
Internal chemistry
The personality distills
And slowly seeps to the surface
With age
I see youth -
Beautiful at a glance
Then I look into the eyes
And see the alchemy there
The sneer; the fear
Secretly buried in the soul;
Private joy and compassion
Cannot hide behind the eyes for long
As Time erodes the body
So does Time
Uncover one’s truth
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