The Paradox of Building Up : The Risk and Reward of Empowerment

In building people up, be wary, take heed,
For the creation of your own demise
May be hidden in their praises, so be wise
To the subtleties that lie beneath each deed.
With every word of encouragement you feed,
A danger lurks, a threat you cannot disguise.

The power of words can uplift and inspire,
They can shape the world, and build it up higher,
But with every praise, a shadow is cast,
An uncertainty that may soon become dire.
For in building up another's strength and fire,
You may be creating a monster that will last.

The foundation of greatness can be flawed,
And your efforts may backfire in the end.
The very person you helped to ascend,
May turn against you with a treacherous fraud.
Their loyalty may be nothing but a facade,
Their gratitude just a means to an end.

So be mindful of how you build people up,
For you may be creating your own defeat.
The foundations you lay may not be concrete,
And the pillars you raise may soon corrupt.
For the strength of others may interrupt,
And cause you to stumble in your own conceit.

Remember that the power of words is great,
And they can cut like a knife, or seal your fate.
So choose your words carefully, with intention,
And beware the risks of your own invention.
For in building up others, you may create,
A force that will destroy you without hesitation.

Thus, let wisdom guide your every word and deed,
And build with care, with caution and with heed.
For in building people up, you risk a fall,
But with careful planning, you can conquer all.
Let not the fear of failure impede,
But be cautious, and you will rise above it all.

Let not the fear of failure impede,
Nor the threat of betrayal make you shy,
For in building people up, you plant the seed
Of greatness, and see them reach the sky.
You may not control the winds or the tide,
But you can choose the way you build, and never hide.

For every brick you lay with care and skill,
A legacy you leave for all to see,
A monument of hope, of strength and will,
A testament to your humanity.
And though the risks may be great indeed,
The reward of building up is worth the need.

So be careful how you build people up,
But build them up still, with all your heart.
For though there may be risks, and dangers cup,
The power of building up will never depart.
For in building up others, you build yourself,
And that, my friend, is truest wealth.

In the end, it is not the fear of loss,
But the power of love that will set you free,
The knowledge that in building up, you gloss
A mirror that reflects the best of humanity.
So be careful how you build people up,
But never fear the power of love's cup.

















The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you