What Is Failure?

What is failure?
Something others hope is recognized,
With constant reminders.
And...
With hopeful attention,
Given to it by those in acceptance...
Become convinced,
With the words of discouragements heard.
Ensuring any saved I-told-you-so's...
Do not go to waste!

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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