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.