‘Oh! My dear failures’: Poem by Dhruvika Jain, Apeejay School, Mahavir Marg, Jalandhar

Oh, my dear failures, companions of mine,
The lessons you taught were quite divine.
Though you may whisper, & ‘defeat’ in my ear,
I refuse to let your negativity steer.

For every stumble, for each wrong turn,
There lies a flicker of light, an ember to burn.
In every mistake, a chance to grow,
To rise from the ashes and let new strength show.

Oh, my dear failures, you’re not here to stay,
But to guide me forward, to pave the way.
You are the stepping stones in this dance of life,
Helping me navigate through anguish and strife.

With each rejection, a door opens wide,
To new opportunities, waiting outside.
You have pushed me to strive, to reach for the skies,
To believe in my dreams, never compromise.

Oh, my dear failures, you’ve taught me resilience,
To stand tall amidst moments of brilliance.
To embrace my imperfections, accept my flaws,
And pursue my passion without any pause.

For in the grand tapestry of success,
You’re the threads that weave strength to progress.

So, I’ll embrace you, failures, with open arms,
For you’ve shaped me, guided me, and shown me my charms.

Oh, dear failures, you’ve taught me to fight,
To never lose hope, even in the darkest night.
So, I’ll rise again, with determination and grace,
Turning my failures into triumphs, at my own pace.