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Still I Rise (Quietly)
Life doesn’t clap when you wake up early,
No medals for choosing books over comfort.
Some days you fall behind,
Some nights doubt sits heavy on your chest.
But listen—
Success is not loud in the beginning.
It whispers when you show up anyway.
Every mistake teaches,
Every failure sharpens the mind.
You’re not late, you’re loading.
You’re not weak, you’re building.
The road is long because the view is rare.
Those who quit never see it.
Those who stay—change the game.
So walk.
Even when progress feels invisible.
One day the world will call it overnight success,
But you’ll know the truth.
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This piece reflects quiet perseverance and the unseen effort behind success. Written from a student’s perspective, it explores discipline, self-belief, and growth through silent effort—showing what it means to keep showing up even when progress feels invisible. The poem captures the quiet side of ambition, where consistency, patience, and mental resilience slowly shape success. As a student working toward big academic goals, this piece comes from personal experience with pressure, doubt, and the determination to keep moving forward anyway.