Confidence

Children learn from tender years
About the little train that could
Who had to overcome some somber doubts
Before he understood
Determination, clear and simple,
Magnifies the likelihood of
Reaching cherished destinations
The way he always hoped he would.

Every arduous situation,
Every frown or cautious smile,
Every challenge to adventurousness
Becomes a test or trial.
And while the winsome winds of
Wisdom may not flow mile after mile,
The bold pluck of tenacity
Exceeds the need to reconcile.

There are times to back away,
To knuckle under in defense,
But passion and determination
Overcomes with confidence.

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