Edison failed like everyone
two hundred and fifty times,
tried again
invented a bulb,
that lighted dark nights
each setback
a step near to success,
negates ‘what is not’
brings truth closer
mirages turn out oases
if one persist,
lest one misses them
living life of thirst,
amidst sandy deserts
tree stays along
losing autumn leaves,
waits in patience,
until spring renews it,
tender replace fallen
gets new lease of life
gifts of life plenty,
each mishap
brings forth many hopes,
every break down
rescued by thousand standbys,
when one did not give up
Author notes
Edisons persistence removed darkness from night with lighting a lamp, though he was unsuccessful many times, a good lesson for all of us not to give up amidst setbacks
A contest entry
- Even when your hope is gone, move along by Barely Breathing.
450 points, ended June 21, 2008, 18 entries
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I really enjoyed this poem, it's inspiring and not at all depressing which is refreshing when you stumble across poetry that stirs another sort of emotion
Nice work!
mirages turn out oases
if one persist,
lest one misses them
living life of thirst,
amidst sandy deserts
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This is true when trying things even if we fail we should persinstantly try again and never give up this piece portrays hope and to keep the fire to keep on fighting all of life's battles great job and thank you for sharing your work with us! I still love your pic
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This is wonderful my friend and shows that no matter how many times you fail at something, keep on trying, you will get there. Thank you for penning such inspirational words, all the best for my contest.
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