The pain of considering failure20/01/202020/01/2020Poetry, Writing AdelePurrsisted Whispers insideEchoing unspoken glances interpretedPolite declinesInvitations retractedApplications rejectedSubmissions that do not make a long list, short list, someone else’s list Trying is practicePractice is buildingBuilding me, building craft, building potentialHoning skillFlexing muscles into strength Celebrate a step takenThe breath drawn when stopping beckonedEach attempt is more than notTomorrow, begin again Success is mineMake of it my shapeMy definition. This piece was written during a time of reflection and distress around safety, identity, and emotional, mental, and physical health in considering adaptation, endurance, resilience, and perseverance. Tags:failurehealthidentitymental healthpoetryresiliencesuccess Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.