Forever
fighting for existence,
always
reaching for more.
Good is never enough.
Only perfection
will do.
So many break
beneath the burden,
reaching
for what
they cannot hold.
Show them
the ladder,
the door
half-open,
the path
toward light.
Until they believe
they can rise,
they keep
slipping.
ENCOMIUM EXCELLENCE-:-
splendour
presents
tasteful
coloured
epthets
so NUANCED
appealing
illusions
avail
different
memories
in SIMPLE PROMPTS
complex
extensive
reportoires
culturally
characterised
I’m fully out of my slumber,
now knowing poems aren’t born in dreams,
but from a mind dipped deep in ink,
a brain awash with quiet resilience.
Yet in its silent agony, the paper stares blank—
befuddled by the jargon the nib dares spill,
deepening laughter in the sponsor’s folly,
rejoicing with the writer’s block
still unperturbed within my brain.
But there’ll be no excuse for defeat’s glare to scare;
so long as my mind stays sane and sound,
my “impossibility” shall be read as “it’s my possibility.”
Just give me time—and my fears will flee.
So fill again the pen that refused to write for glory.
Where is that page that once denied my excellence?
Within its belly, a masterpiece lies full-term,
ready—aching—to be born.
Take strength, my weary muscles.
Flee away, all stubborn sleeps—
for your absence shall birth my excellence.
Every path has
footprints of
families seeking
the best
for their children.
Every choice
creates ripples:
Who thrives?
Who's left behind?
What strengthens community?
What fractures it?
The question isn't
which path is right
but how to ensure
every path leads
to excellence,
equity,
opportunity.
How to make choice
mean possibility
for all,
not privilege
for few.
In Landmark College's hallowed city,
Knowledge flourishes with simplicity,
Learners absorb with eager facility,
Blended curriculum, a harmonious unity.
Teachers sympathetic, empathetic in duality,
Guide learners with compassion's clarity,
Vast in trends, educational advancement's reality,
Conducive environment, a learner's serenity.
Modern facilities, equipment in totality,
Sporting complex, a wonder in locality,
Emotional, physiological, spiritual, cognitive, physicality,
Wellbeing's holistic approach, a noble integrity.
Day and boarding options, flexibility's liberty,
Pastoral parents, a nurturing community,
Full boarding facilities, a home away from home's security,
Landmark College's care, a promise of tenacity.
Academic excellence, integrity, honesty's sincerity,
Mutual respect, hardworking, a moral clarity,
Little wonders thrive, lunch provided with generosity,
Landmark College's slogan, a promise of fidelity.
Join us in Ikorodu, Lagos, a city of opportunity,
Pick a form, and let your child's future be our priority,
Total wellbeing, our concern, a promise of fidelity,
Landmark College, where learners flourish with agility.
Strong Characters and intriguing plots
Universal themes with a strong vision
that details the story and enhance
the story telling abilities for the actors involved.
It all ready compliments all of those
involved: patting the back
of anyone who wishes and is blessed
to be considered and accepted in the research,
writing and overall creation
of this great story. It will inspire
generations and will
help create a new way forward
by detail the effects of fiction characters
where those who wish to create might see
the model as a guideline
to the overall success of the finished product.
Setting the standard for science and art alike.
In reference to all things big and small
that needs creation and ought to be in existence.
Down the road graphic to make designer
inspired enough to perform!
The Technical Engineering Page!
Excellent works
Are result of
Fear of the Lord.
Mastery is
Braggadocio
Of human grand.
Upon the mountaintop where eagles soar,
Above the clouds, where dreams take flight so high,
A world of endless blue and golden lore,
Where sunlit peaks embrace the open sky.
Here, courage blooms in hearts that dare to climb,
Each step a testament to strength and will,
Where stars align to mark the passage time,
And hopes ascend, with destiny to fill.
In this realm of peaks, where shadows fade,
Ambition’s fire ignites the soul’s bright flame,
Through challenges that life may ever laid,
To reach Acme, and conquer every aim.
For in the heights where dreams and visions roam,
Acme awaits, the summit of our home.
I choose excellence
That's God want us to become
Perfect in His sight.
* Thanks to Sara Kendrick for the inspiration and "Determination" to attempt this (my first) acrostic poem.
Desiring
Excellence
Through
Endless
Mindful
Internal
Nature
Above
Thoughtful
Inclinations
Of
Nonachievement
Caring when others think it makes no sense,
and when you are accused of being dense.
Some may even think that you are not wise,
while others may your caring ways despise.
Risking when others think it is not safe,
even when your riskiness makes them chafe.
When others describe you as being mad,
their negative words do not make you sad.
Dreaming beyond what others think is real,
and being ready to dig in your heel.
Pushing the bounds of the practical realm,
and standing strong when you are at the helm.
Expecting what may seem impossible,
and not ever creating a big fuss.
Seeing what to others may be unseen,
with an inner vision that is so keen.
Performing always at a high level,
while mates in mediocrity revel.
Ever striving to be the best you can,
and making the most of your short lifespan.
Striving for continuous improvement,
as onward, upward through this life you move.
Never settling for less than the best,
these are the stepping stones to reach the crest.
Mediocrity, Excellence two shores
Waves of Efforts connecting shores
Surf on tide, swim against flow of ocean
Be ashore leveraging art of propulsion
Mediocrity, a reality, almost repulsive
Excellence, a rarity, almost elusive
Race of Excellence, making man a rat
Each gnawing at other to breast the tape
Peaks exist because of bottom layers
Underneath layers vital for peak to be there
Peak below feet, mark of Excellence pursuit
Feet dragging at layers, a mediocre feat
Peak and layer, complementary pair
Live with conviction, dash of dare
Peak accommodates just few
If at layer, gear up, stir up, be amongst few
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© Dr Hitendra Mehta
Excellence music
thus fully flaunt and sustain
at its own value
We all pay for dumbing down
educational standards all around
from thriving metropolis to sleepy small town
Incompetency reigns throughout customer service
Doctors' inaccurate diagnoses make patients nervous
Corporation mission statements, worthless lip service
It starts in the classroom, where teachers won't demand
if you want to say something, first raise your hand
Then later on, when rampant cheating's ignored
which leads to society's ox getting gored
So, let's stand up to teacher union's bureaucracy
Their idea of excellence - in truth, mediocrity
Insist on high standards, from grade one through university
and say No! to preference based on 'diversity'
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