Yes, You Can!

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Try and try again
Can't do much, 
Can't climb mountains for sure.
With my average calibre,
Path is very obscure. 

Fitness, technique, will,
All qualities I lack.
Even on plain roads,
I lose track.

I'll fail miserably
What's the point to try?
I'm a dwarf,
I can't touch the sky.

Wait...You're telling me,
I'll rise, if I set my mind at it.
As winners always brace,
They never quit.

"Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily" - Napoleon Bonaparte
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  1. ASMay 26, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    very motivating! Lovely :)

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  2. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    So very true! Well written. The biggest mountains we have to conquer are often the ones inside of ourselves.

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  3. Gayatri SoniMay 26, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Very motivational & inspiring poem! Success will be achieved at last if you keep trying.
    Excellent! :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM

      True, all we have to do is never give up. Thanks for reading Gayatri :)

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  4. Saurabh ChawlaMay 26, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    inspiring :)

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  5. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Very Inspiring and Touchy....

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  6. प्रवीण पाण्डेयMay 26, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    प्रयास करना कहाँ मना है..

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  7. ओंकारनाथ मिश्र May 26, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    So motivating. Beautiful poem Saru.

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  8. Santosh BangarMay 26, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    inspiring .motivation...lesson for success

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  9. Dark KnightMay 26, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Very inspiring and motivational. Great to read if you're ever feeling down or discouraged. Well written, Saru!

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  10. Found In FolsomMay 26, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    inspiring lines, Saru..

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  11. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Saru,this is a lovely poem,inspirational and motivating.

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  12. Rahul BhatiaMay 26, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Winners never quit! That is the spirit, Saru:)

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  13. joshi danielMay 27, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    motivating :)

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  14. SoumyaMay 27, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    WOW!!

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  15. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    a pure motivator to start the day Saru !! thank u for the lovely read !

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  16. BushraMay 27, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Inspiring Indeed!!!

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  17. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Inspiring, every single word of it.

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  18. Ritesh AgarwalMay 27, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    nice take on the topic saru... ^_^

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  19. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Simple words, yet so powerful and inspiring. Loved it.

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  20. Dr Roshan RadhakrishnanMay 27, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    words I could use right now...

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  21. Red HandedMay 28, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Yet another masterpiece.

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  22. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Very much Inspiring and motivating..... :) Technology News

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  23. VaisakhiMay 28, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    perfect words, a perfect inspirational poem...and the quote goes so well with it di...amazing..:)

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  24. raMay 28, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    very inspirational indeed .. surely to pump someone not able to get on his feet again..!

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  25. Pooja AbhayMay 28, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I needed some motivation to get disciplined...this surely helped Saru.

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  26. JennyMay 29, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Most of us are like that, think of us as average, just like others. But yeah everybody has that strength, just lack the motivation. Lovely words, but would have loved to see one more para in the end.

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 4, 2013 at 11:44 AM

      Yeah, even I think the same. Will re-post it with additional verse. Thanks for the suggestion Jenny! :)

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  27. Tall Girl in Japan May 29, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Beautifully penned and very inspiring !

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  28. Paresh KaleMay 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    truly Inspirational with proper quote !

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  29. AJNABIMay 29, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Fr negative thinker like me it is so motivational nd very beautiful poem.... Keep writing..!!!:)

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  30. NabanitaMay 29, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Wonderful!

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  31. Akshay Kumar GMay 29, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Considering my current state of mind, I really needed this to pump myself up. Highly motivating. :) I will never quit until I reach my goal. Thank you, Saru. :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 4, 2013 at 1:51 PM

      You shouldn't. All my wishes are with you. :)

      Thanks for reading Akshay.

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  32. Richa SinghMay 29, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    wonderfully motivating..

    Richa

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  33. C SureshMay 29, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    The message of 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull" in a nutshell

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  34. Easwar ArumugamMay 29, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Nice inspiring read. A nice motivating piece to a soul who always underestimate his/her capability.

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  35. sushmithaMay 29, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Inspiring one Saru :)

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  36. Neo ImaginationsMay 29, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    One more stanza saru, Dont leave it there. We all love to read u more n more. :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 4, 2013 at 2:07 PM

      Even I think so, I should have added more to it. Thanks for an encouraging comment.

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  37. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Winners never Quit,Quitters never Win

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  38. JiggyasaMay 29, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    very encouraging piece saru :) it surely does motivates one higher :)

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  39. www.lifepartneracademy.comMay 29, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Very well said Saru. It truly is motivation.

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  40. RajeshMay 29, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    It is all in the mind.

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  41. menaka bharathiMay 29, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    actually saru,,
    commitment and real hard work is the most needed qualities which would enable you achieve anything,, your poem shows exactly that...

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  42. MaliniMay 29, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Ha, at a time when I've just written about the positive thinking needed to climb mountains or trek or just get over your fears, your poetry is something that I can totally relate to! Beautiful piece of inspiration!

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  43. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണMay 30, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    beautiful poem...

    and nice quote...

    thanks saru

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  44. JitendraMay 30, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Very inspirational winners never quit

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  45. UpasanaMay 30, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Very inspiring Saru! Another gem from you!

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  46. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Only those who don't quit, will ever win. So true. :)

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  47. RachnaMay 30, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Beautifully written Saru! People can work miracles if they believe that they can.

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  48. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Such a path changing lines .. true motivation and inspiration comes from such lines ! very well penned Saru !

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  49. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    धन्यवाद!

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  50. UppalMay 30, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    This is how most of us feel.A good take on human condition!

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  51. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    That my motto of life..Try try try until you get it. Its always a motivating thought. You write very nice and words touch the hearts of reader as its like you said what I feel. GOOD, KEEP IT UP,GURL. :)
    New post up on http://modonika.blogspot.in
    M♥

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 4, 2013 at 3:19 PM

      Thank you dear, glad you connect with my writings. :)

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  52. The MukhtiarsMay 30, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    beautiful

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  53. SoumabhaMay 30, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Very inspiring and motivating. "When you want to succeed as much as you want to keep breathing, that day you shall have achieved all"

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 4, 2013 at 3:30 PM

      I love this quote. Thanks for reading Soumabha :)

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  54. ArtiMay 30, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    How true! We all face situations like these when we are down and feel like giving it up but some golden words if we remember: Try, try and try - and that is all it would take to succeed. :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 4, 2013 at 3:49 PM

      We have to keep it in mind, always. :)

      Thanks for reading Arti!

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  55. Indian QuotesMay 30, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Nothing is impossible for the person with the right attitude, right material support and a bit of luck at the right time. :)

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  56. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Lovely...reminds one of the quotation that i love a lot...Success is only for those who never give up to failures...!!!

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  57. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Your post is very inspiring. No matter how uphill the task is, it can be accomplished with unflinching determination.

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  58. Sabyasachi PatraMay 30, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Can't agree more. Life is all about change, to become better. One needs to keep trying every day to improve like the waves of the ocean constantly try to win against the land.

    Nothing is impossible. If Arunima - a volleyball player who lost her legs when she was thrown out from train - can climb everest, is there anything impossible?

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 5, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      Yes, I was amazed at her achievement. I guess, it's all in the mind. We chalk our success there. Thanks for reading Sabya :)

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  59. Cloud NineMay 30, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Inspiring! The biggest mountains are conquered only by little steps :)

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  60. VallabhMay 30, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    nicely written.. very true..

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  61. CifarMay 31, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    inspirational and motivational poem.

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  62. RatMay 31, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    motivating.. lovely read

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  63. Tarang SinhaMay 31, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Really nice and inspiring!:)

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  64. Chetan MaheshwariJune 1, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    good one...can be read at low times ....again and again...

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  65. Ashish KumarJune 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    this is what i call a "writers write-up" and motivating the readers too never to lose hope...
    very well written mam... enjoyed a lot and learned a lot... keep writing more such type of poems...

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  66. Sri ValliJune 2, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Truly inspiring Saru! Lovely poem :)

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  67. Ramakant PradhanJune 2, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Winner never quit! True.

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  68. BGTJune 3, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Belief is sometimes bigger than willpower, I guess! Nice one Saru :)

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  69. Jyoti MishraJune 3, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    lovely poem Saru..
    a simple feeling which we all share... at one or the other point.


    Even on plain roads,
    I loose track...

    hehe so true... sometimes I feel that way.

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 5, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      You are so like my husband :)

      Thanks for reading Jyoti.

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  70. Anupam KarnJune 4, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Very Inspiring! these days, I need it :)

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  71. MillionLuckJune 4, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Good one. Cheers :)

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  72. MithlashJune 5, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    I liked these line very much "Fitness, technique, will,
    All qualities I lack.
    Even on plain roads,
    I loose track." and no doubt climax is beautiful...

    Keep rocking!

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  73. Saru SinghalJune 5, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    That's wonderful. :)

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  74. Vinay NagarajuJune 26, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Hi Saru,

    Nice poem, I like the quote in the end. Reminds me, it is not a failure till you give up :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJune 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Hi Vinay, what you said is true, winning is more in our minds.

      Welcome here :)

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  75. Sandeep vermaJuly 15, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Hey saru.. Just stumbled on your blog via Indiblogger... your poems are beautiful buddy... would be going through more :-)

    Here's my personal blog - http://mysocialcanvas.blogspot.in/2013/07/the-accused.html

    and another one is a commercial entity www.stylerug.net

    Do let me know if you like anything on any of it :-)

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    1. Saru SinghalJuly 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Hi Sandeep, Thanks for the encouragement and welcome here. Would love to read your work.

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  76. AdicrazySeptember 1, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Powerful.
    Love your blog, will visit more often. :)

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  77. Aparna BoseSeptember 9, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    As winners always brace,
    They never quit.... totally believe in this.. nice poem

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  78. EduPubSeptember 12, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Nice inspirational poem.

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  79. Maumita BhattacharyaOctober 5, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Very well said! kudos!

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  80. SnehOctober 8, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    Nice poetry!!!

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  81. Rigzin NamgyalOctober 21, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    ..very very inspiring Saru.. :)

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  82. Ranjana's craft blogJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Very inspirational Saru. This words are really required for me, going through the path of ups and downs as an entrepreneur...:)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:37 AM

      May you succeed in all your endeavors, Ranjana. :)

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  83. aekaanthanJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Happened to read your 'Yes, I can'
    Interesting . . . Yes you can !

    -aekaanthan

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  84. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    Too good and motivating !!

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  85. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    sucsess & failures are for materilistic peoples,in spirituality it is conected with so many factors such as your PRARBDHA.

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  86. KaranMarch 17, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    Creativity and intense thinking . Nice share.

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  87. Nima DasApril 8, 2014 at 3:26 AM

    Short and crisp

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  88. IreJune 7, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Simple yet profound :) Lovely!

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  89. Anil BalanJuly 8, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    Yes We can.

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  90. KaranAugust 16, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    My first visit . Very well weaved in.

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  91. UnknownAugust 18, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    i agree... you just describe it in such a beautiful manner it touches the heart...but for sure u write from ur heart...;)

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 18, 2014 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks for a generous compliment and welcome here. :)

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  92. AnonymousAugust 20, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Simple words with lot of strength...beautifully written :)

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  93. Yogesh JoshiDecember 4, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Awesome work.. :)

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  94. Jot ;)January 18, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    really motivating.. ;)

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  95. Swati SarangiApril 14, 2015 at 2:16 AM

    awesome lines especially the last two lines have added an extra touch to the title itself.. lovely read!! :)

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  96. Manisha SharmaMay 21, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Just wow

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  97. Binod MairtaJuly 21, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    great

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  98. Pratiksha BhogleMarch 24, 2018 at 10:39 PM

    Flow of words! Superb!

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