Falling
By Naya Dukkipati, 18, Texas
My mind wandered freely
and my feet followed
I didn’t focus on where to go
because I simply didn’t know
I was just looking for something new
The path emerged
and there I walked
Ran
and stumbled
Straight down the rabbit hole
My mistakes did not make me fall
They made me soar until I found new ground
I understood my strength, and I embraced my mistakes
I’m not falling
I’m diving right in
Down the rabbit hole I go…
I think navigating unfamiliar situations can be difficult and when you face an unexpected challenge, it is easy to feel like you’re failing. With this poem, I wanted to convey that making mistakes is okay and will actually be beneficial to your growth and success.
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