I stepped on a broken ladder
the first step crumbled beneath me
I took another step, it kept on breaking
one step, two step, three...i could see
But I wouldn't let myself fall
I pulled up with all my might
I would climb that ladder whether big or small
Until the end of the line was at sight
I wondered about the reason for this change
I wanted to fight, to come up again
I know if i gave up now, I would fail
better try now, even if there is pain
As each step crumbled to dust
I saw, the end of the ladder was at sight
But just then, my whole did rust
For I wondered what was exactly at the end of this plight
Was it worth feeling all this pain
Was it worth all my energy as well
Mybe, just maybe, this change was temporary
I stayed rusted, because only time could tell
Can a strong person stay strong for long
Can we really stop listening to that sad song
Not to be a pessimist here folks! ! but i really think
When life's not a bed of roses, it can really stink
So I jumped from where I was
All climbing in vain
I started building a stronger ladder
So i could start over again
Copyright © 2009 by Sneha Murali
Good positive attitude. Nicely written in good rhyme............10+++
You have put up a very nice take out in this wonderful poem...its like no pain no gain...a fine right philosophy in life never give up even though how much you have tried...Great positive outlook in life! ! ! 10+++++
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
An optimistic view and self-reliance with confidence.