February 25, 2025 - Poems to Encourage You by Catherine Pulsifer and Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Yesterday I shared two poems with you and since words have the power to encourage us and help us push on, today I'm sharing more poems with you. You will find them at this link and this link if you want to read them.

When life gets tough and skies turn gray,
Keep moving forward, don’t lose your way.
With every step, you’re growing strong,
Be encouraged as you go along.

Though challenges rise and doubts appear,
Remember, brighter days are near.
So face the storm, don’t be dismayed,
Don't let your enthusiasm ever fade!

Poet: Catherine Pulsifer 

 

I may not reach the heights I seek,
My untried strength may fail me;
Or, half-way up the mountain peak
Fierce tempests may assail me.
But though that place I never gain,
Herein lies comfort for my pain —
I will be worthy of it.

I may not triumph in success,
Despite my earnest labour;
I may not grasp results that bless
The efforts of my neighbour.
But though my goal I never see,
This thought shall always dwell with me—
I will be worthy of it.

The golden glory of Love’s light
May never fall on my way;
My path may always lead through night,
Like some deserted byway.
But though life’s dearest joy I miss
There lies a nameless strength in this —

I will be worthy of it.

Poet: Ella Wheeler Wilcox 

I hope you take these words to heart. Here is my virtual "hug" for today - You matter. You deserve to be loved and are loved - I love you! You make our world a better place - we need you in this world. I hope you have people around you who tell you these things, but if not, please let me be someone who does. Yes, I say this every day, but these words are true and will always be so. You will find the video at this link.