Why Not You

Are there dreams you have but don't believe you can achieve them. I would ask, why not you. What is holding you back. Where there is will there is a way. Read this collection of motivational poems for encouraging thoughts and wisdom.

Motivational Poems

Why Not You?
Poet: , © 2012

Growing up we are told many things,
One being, you can do anything.
But somewhere between child and adult,
Things change and we no longer sing.

Life takes on a whole different meaning,
From what we may have first believed.
We all get so caught up in what life expects,
And forget what we all could achieve.

Whoever told you, you weren't allow,
To follow all of your dreams?
Was it someone who took away your dream,
Or was it you who was afraid of your schemes.

Whatever the reason, I now must ask,
Why not you, don't you think
It's time for you to take control of your life,
So you'll be happy to look back with no regret.


Editors Note - Why not you - an excellent question. Believe and have faith in your abilities. Always remember that you can achieve what you believe. Within each one of us is a gift, unique to us. If you have a burning desire, a passion for something then why not you. Set your goals, take the action, believe even when faced with problems, you can do it. 		A poem about taking actions and seeing results which contains wisdom we can all use. We hope this motivational poems encourages you to achieve what you now only dream of. Turn your dreams into goals, make them a reality.

Results and Actions
Poet: Julie Hebert, © 2012

If one day you decide you want,
Something of your own.
You'll have to do a little work,
Be a dog after a bone.

Do not expect what you want,
To come knocking at your door.
No matter what it is you want,
You'll have to dig you own hole.

Good things do not come to those that wait,
But come to those that do.
If you want it bad enough,
You'll have to see it through.

So get up off your couch,
And decide your next action.
Make something happen for yourself,
And see results and feel satisfaction.



Life goes so quickly. At the time we don't realize it, but as the years go by and we look back we realize just how quickly time goes by. The Poet expresses the thought of taking time to do less of work and do more of the things that you enjoy. As always it is that balance of life between work and play that will help you have a happy and successful life.

Do Less
Poet: Julie Hebert, © 2012

Hectic lives never stop,
And we are sucked into the craze.
We go and we go never taking a break,
Life flies by in a haze.

One day we will look back and realize some things,
Like how much we've missed out on.
Holidays, parties, vacations and sports,
We will wonder where life has gone.

So before we find ourselves looking back,
Let's evaluate our life as it is.
Although life is short and we shouldn't over think,
Let's not waste a day with a quiz.

But we can do more relaxing and do less,
To enjoy the pleasures of life.
Think of something you've always wanted to do,
And make the time to just do it.
This poem asks questions by the poet, it is like the poet is wondering, but not truly asking the questions. We hope you enjoy the words of wisdom of this poem and that you find it inspirational.

What Wouldn`t Happen?
Poet: K. Hooton, © 2005


What would you do?
What would you say?
What would you think?

What would you do if I tore down your flawless walls?
If I took away your only chance of hiding?

What would you say if took away the cards?
If I unwrote all the rules?

What would you think if
I told you how I felt about you?
If I asked you if you felt it too?

What would happen if we just knew?
If things were a little clearer?

I'll tell you what would happen
It would take away the fun of finding out,
What you would do.
What you would say.
What you would think.


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