Learn From Failure Poem by Ima Ryma

'F' for failure is what I got
On my report card, freshman class.
I knew that Mom really would not
Be happy that I did not pass.
I was smart but was lazy too.
But when I showed the card to Mom,
Not really sure what she would do,
She actually was very calm,
And told me that this failure could
Convince me that I need not quit
Trying to earn grades that were good,
'Where there be failure, embrace it.'

And Mom having said that, then she
Did give a great big hug to me.