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Determination Self Poems

These Determination Self poems are examples of Self poems about Determination. These are the best examples of Self Determination poems written by international poets.

Marathon of Memories

2025 Poetry Marathon Mile 7 Poetry Contest// Sponsored by: Mark Toney 
( 2nd Place ) 

Written: August 10 , 2025 


The morning fog low over

Categories: self, inspirational, journey, life, memory,

Doe In My Yard

Doe In My Yard

I glimpsed out my bedroom window looking for nature's signs giving me clues about what today will bring.

A lone doe was nibbling

Categories: self, conflict, confusion, growth, trust,

Self determination

Stand firm though winds may try to break your will,  
 Dare to begin where endings cast their shade.  
 Endings are myths

Categories: self, faith,

SUCCESS AWAITS


Journey ahead with passion and fire,
Believe in yourself, for greatness you possess,
Courageous in spirit, a leader in your stride
Aim high, let your dreams inspire,
Overcome obstacles,

Categories: self, emotions, inspiration, inspirational love,

It all Starts With a Thought

It starts with a thought, a quiet voice that turns into a silent whisper
A gentle words spoken, a conversation sparked
Passion ignited movements of hope, courage,

Categories: self, deep, encouraging, heart, inspirational

Self-Determination

Never allow others to make life less than what you want yours to be!

Written October 5, 2022

Categories: philosophy, self,

No Gain Without Pain, a Runners Tale

Legs pumping, muscles screaming
Eyes transfixed, seeing but not seeing,
Mind wandering sometimes dreaming
Heart thumping, loudly beating.
Body glistening, pace increasing,
No thought other than just breathing,
Inner voice gently

Categories: appreciation, celebration, courage, self,

Underneath Glamor and Glitz

Self-expression is dependent upon personality
We can only really be who we are deep inside,
Some folks by their nature defy conventionality.

There are folks who can set

Categories: identity, image, pain, self,

Erosion

Day by day, our lives are worn away
That is nature, needs no undue fuss
But let it be by things we choose to do
And not by

Categories: self, abuse, age, analogy, anti

The Last of Springs

And when it seems, the last of Springs

Categories: self, conflict, emotions, how i

Cold Wounds That Burn and Illuminate the Path

Gathering around the blues of life,
Grey clouds signifying defeat and strife.
Thunder and lightning, synonymous with the struggle long.
Fire within burning like the determination strong.

Cold rain

Categories: self, 10th grade, 12th grade,

The Journey

Ahead
Lies a journey,
One meant for unwavering determination
She is ready;
She is not afraid 
For the path is already made
Ready to discover more of herself
Walking confidently in

Categories: self, endurance, journey,

Self Aware

if I know,
Not really though,
I don't even trust my judgement as far as I can throw.

What the hell do I know?
I mean,
My abilities are there,
But

Categories: self, addiction, depression, life, mental

Self Determination

Self-determination for all

  Freedom is not always what it is supposed to mean 
  It gets curtailed by the influence of the world

Categories: self, absence, animal, confidence,

Reflection

Oh reflection, reflection 
The amount that I see , from the birds in the sky to the mountains and the trees.
The courage to dream, discipline

Categories: self, world,