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January 15th, 2026
by Abioye Mahsudat
Hmmm, how nice. You can never really tell. Maybe that's why it's right. The struggle and pain of today make the success stories of tomorrow. But your wait shall never be enough. And it will take more time than the big screen says. It'll take more effort, and effort, and effort. Hmmm... and guess what? You'll never know when it'll come. But just like the sound of lightning finds its way to its dearest clouds, preparation will meet opportunity. And from there – well, we both know what's to be. It's never as easy either. The top? It's an illusion. So guess what? You're defining it. You're claiming it. Because really – who knows when the time is right?
About the Poet
Abioye Mahsudat resides in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Read the poet's biography and Young Poets World publications
on Abioye Mahsudat's Artist Page.
Young Poets Collection
This poem is also featured in
Young Poets Collection #1,
published in the Young Poets World Library.
Keywords: struggle, persistence, success
Previously published in Young Poets Magazine:
The Heart of Africa
by Samaila Abida
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