Potential

Christopher Columbus
Set out to find a way
But discovered a new land
Known as America today.
So as you go about this day,
Set out to do the same;
Discovering something new
Where your dream comes true
Or at least a new break through.
Act on belief with courage
Even if facing an obstacle
Try over and over again
Make the impossible possible.
Invent a new gadget
Like Thomas Edison.
Keep tying in defeat
Even if embarrassing.
Act on your ideas like
Leonardo De Vinci
Or on some fantasy
Like Mr. Walt Disney.
You have the potential
To do something great
So set your imagination free
Open the creative flood gates.
Free up your creative powers
For the sky has no ceiling
For our Creator made you
So extremely appealing.
Even after a bad day
Think up new ways
For someone else
To have better days.
Remember each morning
Is a brand new start
So set out to free the doubt
And open up your heart.
Be open to new ideas;
Always adventurous.
Be excited about the day
And constantly curious.
Accept His unquenchable love.
Receive His amazing grace.
Use His unlimited power.
And always finish the race.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 05-26-2016
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