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Opportunity Knocks

May 13, 2015
By Taylou BRONZE, Olathe, Kansas
Taylou BRONZE, Olathe, Kansas
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What happens when you are waiting for a spark?

Or something to ignite a fire inside you?

Well, here's the thing about opportunity,

It doesn't always knock right away.

 

Sometimes you have to build a door for it to knock upon.

So, you sand down some confidence,

Polish some chances,

Slap some varnish on optimism,

And you go out there.

 

You place that door at the base of your castle and you wait.

You wait with dignity.

Because you didn't climb on the backs of others to get where you are,

You used passion, patience, and prayer to pave your castle entryway.

 

Be ready to answer

Opportunity will knock

Because you ignited the fire.


The author's comments:

I hope that this inspires people to follow their dreams no matter how big they are, because if your dreams don't scare you they aren't big enough.


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HudaZav SILVER said...
on May. 18 2015 at 5:36 pm
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Nothing is impossible; the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn

what a beautiful and touching poem! I love the flow of your writing as well as the emotions this piece brought across. Great job! :) PS Could you possibly check out my novel "The Art of Letting Go"? I'd appreciate it!