DIDACTIC: "IT CAN TAKE TIME AND EFFORT" BY SULAIMON KHALID

It can take years

with sweats,

with tears,

with fears,

yet if you don't stop,

home is just near.

Be like Arsenal, be like Arteta 

don't stop proving,

don't stop striving,

don't get tired of waiting

for what you dream of is coming.

Fall if you must,

cry if you must,

sweat if you must,

fear if you must,

but rise and do better,

try, do better, then better.

Bleed if you must,

crawl if you must,

rest if you must,

but never surrender,

for there's a version of you

the world needs to see,

the world needs to applaud.

And if the road delays you,

if nothing seems right yet,

if everything seems hard,

don't leave the process.

Instead, trust it, love it,

for some journeys take longer

because the destination is great.

© Sulaimon Khalid

- Nigeria 

The poem “It Can Take Time and Effort” emphasizes the importance of perseverance, patience, and determination in achieving success. The poet acknowledges that life’s journey may involve pain, fear, tears, and struggles, but encourages readers never to give up on their dreams. Using motivational expressions and the example of Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, the poem highlights the value of persistence and continuous effort despite delays or failures.

Furthermore, the poem teaches that setbacks are a natural part of growth and self-improvement. The speaker advises readers to keep trying, trust the process, and remain hopeful because great destinations often require long and difficult journeys. Ultimately, the poem inspires resilience and reminds individuals that the world is waiting to see the best version of them.