Worth A Shot
The sun comes up, like it does every day
but how many more times will we have the chance to say
the words in our mind, left unsaid
the words on the paper, left unread.
Of all the months, days and years
how many times will we hold back our tears?
Of sadness, frustration, guilt and denial,
how much longer will it take while you wait all this while
looking back on opportunities to help or do something new.
How many times have you been disappointed in you?
We are the only things in our way-
stopping ourselves from seeing a bright new day.
Do something different, try something new
and you may just find the clue
that will lead you to the path that will help you learn
that you only get what you earn.
Reach up high,
look up at the sky,
and realize that even the greatest people were where you stood
just standing there wondering if they should
take the chance, make the leap
into the unknown so deep.
Nobody would be where they are
if they too, did not look upon a star
and see that to get somewhere they have to ignore
the roar of the crowd and listen more
carefully to the voice inside
that says everything is worth a try.
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