Failure is the first success

When dreams collapse and shadows grow, And whispers say, “You’ve miles to go,” When steps you take just slip and slide, And doubts begin to walk beside— Pause, but don’t let fear reside. For failure is the seed we sow, Where wisdom, strength, and courage grow. Each stumble writes a lesson deep, Each fall’s a promise yet to keep. The strongest roots have cracked the stone, The brightest stars in dark are shown. No summit stands without a test, No victor rose without unrest. So wear your scars, embrace the pain, Through every loss, there's more to gain. Rise once more, don’t count the tries— For first comes failure, then you rise.