Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagine. There are closed doors, unfulfilled dreams, unexpected failures and moments of self-doubt. But every setback carries a new possibility, and every fresh attempt brings renewed hope.
This poem is a gentle reminder that courage is not about never falling; it is about finding the strength to rise, believe and begin again. Because sometimes, one more attempt is all it takes to change the story.
One More Attempt
When life closes one door,
Don’t spend forever knocking.
Look for another way;
Perhaps a new road is waiting.
When dreams refuse to bloom,
Don’t blame the soil.
Give them a little more hope,
A little more patience,
And another season of effort.
Remember, even rivers
Find their way through mountains.
Even tiny seeds
Can break the hardest ground.
You may stumble,
You may fall,
You may question your strength.
But don’t let one difficult chapter
Decide the story of your life.
Keep faith when answers are few,
Keep courage when the road is long.
The miracle you are waiting for
May be hiding in your next attempt.
So try again.
Not because success is guaranteed,
But because giving up
Should never be your first choice.
(Vijay Verma)
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