You Too Can



Okechukwu is a famous boxer
Why not become a boxer
And excell

Akachukwu is a brilliant student
Why not outshine him
And reign in his stead

Kayode is a famous politician
Why not venture into politics
And prove your mettle
Shehu Musa is an Olympic gold medalist
Why not compete with Musa
And set a new record!

Each day you envy your friend for his popularity
You could outshine him
And win laurels
Each day you admire horsemen's agility
Why not become a horseman and enjoy your stardom
Each day you enjoy reading novels
Yet you can write a novel and become a Nobel laureate
What others can do
YOU TOO CAN DO!

About this poem

Success in life is all about determination, focus and a persevering spirit. "Never say die." Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of 'Treasure Island'⁴,and Richard R Haggard had an argument and a bet, and loo behold, King Solomon's Mine was written.

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Written on July 30, 1980

Submitted by Chinonyeisraeluche on April 29, 2023

Modified on April 30, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AAB XCX XXBXXX DCEDXEXFF
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 609
Words 117
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 3, 3, 6, 9

Israel Chinonye Uche

Date of Birth: 18/9/57 Nigerian; Igbo BA(Hons) 1982,Theatre Arts, University of Calabar; PGDE, 1987,University of Nigeria, Nssuka Secondary School teacher( retired). Author and publisher more…

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