HOPE POEM: "BEFORE YOU SOAR" BY MAURICE CHIADZWA

They say it’s only for those with wings

I say, it’s also for those with the will

Keep thinking on how to fly while you crawl

But trust the process, what you need to know

Because the first days are those of learning

With passion and desire both vigorously burning

When you shamelessly show the toothless smiles

And hope that you’ll walk and run for miles

But these are the days of crawling, slow going…

When you learn to stand, on your two feet

You put one leg in front, another behind, the treat!

Walk gently at first, then pick up the pace

Go faster, but remember, life is not a race

Remember though, you managed to be better yesterday

So grow, become better tomorrow than you’re today

So keep going, faster, better, pick the pace as you're walking

Because there will be days of running

The days of fast paced skilled moving

The days where you know you are not done

Where the fit are proud but the fittest still want a run

Some sweat, some break their legs, some tire out

Some stop to think, while others are in the hurying crowd

There will be stumbles; some will fall but some will fly

Yes, where others fall, some grow wings

Those who well prepare for thr forthcomings

Those who’ve worked out for this moment

Who have seen life is beyond just the ground

Those who dare to dream, who dare to rise

Those who have the fire in their eyes

Those who dare not to tire, those will rise and soar

MAURICE N. CHIADZWA

- Zimbabwe 

The poet persona encourages readers to believe in their dreams. The bard says one should be moving in all situations. Before one shall progress, on must be determined no matter the discouragements in the immediate or far environment.