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… 

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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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Photo by Benoit Beaumatin