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Eyes of an Optimistic

November 6, 2012
By Tyler Jennings BRONZE, Gadsden, Alabama
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Faith is not a determination for a lost cause
Faith is strength and a higher determination of will,
Power of will does not lack courage
Courage is the sign of leadership,
Leadership is taking control even if there is no hope,
Hope is the belief that all things are possible through your own trust,
Trust is your own understanding that there is a reason to have belief,
Belief is continuing your thoughts even when you’re standing alone,
Standing alone for what you believe in, proves you have the characteristics that defy failure.
Failure is not an option.

© Courtney K., Bethel Park, PA

The author's comments:
Inspiration from this poemcame from a collective experience of failure and adversity. I thought of ways to overcome and stand up to failure.
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