FAILURE
Open your eyes and seize the day
Take a breath and ready your shoes
You might become a house hold name, as they say
But always remember, you might just lose
They will watch with glaring eyes
Sweat will fall from your brow
They will watch you with despise
All you'll hear is their fearsome growl
But shelter your thoughts, it happens to all
No one is immune to the plight
At some time we all do fall
But to live is to fight
So yes, hurt you will feel
And yes, you fail you may
But no, this idea is not surreal
So go ahead, Open your eyes and seize the day
Learn more about this author, Lukas Lim.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.
Below are the top articles rated and ranked by Helium members on:
I dropped the ball
We could have won it
The team's first trophy
In fifty-eight years
It's a funny feeling
How much I was pitied
The
by Angella Muse
This side down. I'm sure they got it wrong. So simple. Uncomplicated.
Even the challenged understood.
I see it now. Ah, yes
by MJ Suttor
She stared at her paper
always taking every second
possible to pour
over the questions.
If she lost even one point,
if there
by Lukas Lim
FAILURE
Open your eyes and seize the day
Take a breath and ready your shoes
You might become a house hold name, as they say
But
Failing the test of marriage
Failing the test of time
I didn't know the answers
I didn't see the sign
I thought it would be
View All Articles on:
Poetry: Failing
Add your voice
Know something about Poetry: Failing?
We want to hear your view.
Write now!
Featured Partner
Northwoods Wildlife Center has partnered with Helium, giving you the chance to write for a cause. Browse Northwo...more
hide