I thought I could make it. I really thought I could make it.
Overbearing, overwhelming, overpowering –
It wasn’t over, it was beginning.
One step at a time, one piece at a time, one thought at a time –
I wasn’t one; I was many.
Many steps, many choices, many thoughts –
Consistent persistence
Climb the mountain, complete the task, concentrate on the moment–
I thought I could make it, and I did.
Here it is again,
I see it up ahead.
Out of balance, out of position, out of time –
But I’ve been here before.
I’m in control, I’m in the moment, I’m in the right place–
I made it again, and I knew I could.
October 4, 2024 at 8:29 am
I love this so much! I really like the positive spin of thinking you can’t do something, but ultimately knowing you can. 🙂
October 4, 2024 at 8:33 am
I love the continuous parallel structure, because it creates a sense of repeat, but circumstances improve as the speaker progresses through the poem. It aligns well with the theme of resilience and perseverance that traces a journey of determination that ultimately evolves into success and certainty.
Great work!