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Yes I Can
*Somebody said “you won’t make it” but I simply said “yes I can” Somebody said “you can’t do that” but I simply said “yes I can.” * In spite of the naysayers and cannots, I still persevered through it all And when they knew I would fall And not get up at all I said, “yes I can” and stood tall. * I don’t want to hear what I can’t do Don’t keep telling me that I will fail don’t tell me what’s wrong all the day long Because I will stay strong and prevail. * Yes I can are the words to survival I keep repeating them over again Because I know if I do it will turn out to be true “Yes I can , yes I can, yes I can!” (And so can you!) * ~ Penny L Howe, 2013~*~
Have an excellent day today!
The Why About This 
Another inspirational poem that is so damn good… I love it when you do these type posts….
Thank you, most sincerely Bulldog, they come from the heart. This one I’ve said in my lifetime of adventures … oh say … a million times, strutting through the house, or sitting in an office, or …
I LIKE WHAT I HEAR!
XXX
Hi Lisa, I’m so glad to hear that! Have the best weekend you can my friend! xo
YES I CAN!
Loud & proud.
xx 🙂 🙂 xx
Absolutely and for sure RoSy! 🙂 xo
Loving the new look and the retention of your inspirational posts. Are yes I can the three most powerful words, or would that be the other oft-mentioned three words. For without yes I can, would love survive? Interesting…..
Hi SteJ, thank you my friend! You know what? I believe that when you love, really love – the words “yes I can” are embedded into the meaning! xx
This makes sense, a sort of combination, more of a ‘yes I love’ combination. This is a pleasing, hidden in plain site revelation for a Thursday. xx
I like it SteJ … Yes, I love …! Hidden in plain sight, so true, so true, most wise one from across the pond! 🙂 xx
Penny this reminds me of my first time I came to London. I was 23 and had a job lined up for 1 year in a hotel. As I was then rather shy, didn’t know anyone here and every body said to me, you won’t make it, you will come back soon. (Except my parents they did encourage me, and I will never forget that) In reality I was so homesick and was close to go back but the comment you “won’t make it” kept me going as I wanted to show them , that I can do it. After the first hard 3 month I started to make friends and started to love my London. As you know I am still here and adore London and have my best friends here. (and only one good German friend remained) . Sometimes negative comments make you stronger and more determined.
With love Ute
Thank you Ute. A great story and testimony to the “Yes I Can” theory that I wish all people, most especially women would embrace when it comes to fulfilling their dreams! Thanks for sharing your story, I love it, absolutely love it, and you dear friend! xo
big hug!
As an inspiration, you remind AnElephant of Henry Ford: Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.
Cool stuff, Penny.
Thank you! Your words, and thoughts, as always mean a great deal to me! love, Penny xx
So encouraging and just conjures of feelings of confidence when we read this Penny. Beautiful words of inspiration and support – thank you dearest friend!!! Love to YOU, x Robyn
Thank you Robyn, dear friend. It is for all women. I do so want them to understand they can empower themselves! The ability is inside each of us. Hope all is well with you, spending lots less time online right now, just busy, hopefully less so, soonest! As always much love to you, hope you’re still riding your bike every day (well when it’s not raining, lol) 🙂 xo
Love it, Penny, a great “nudge” for us all when we hear those naysayers or fall into the “I can’t” hole! Much love and many hugs and thank you!
Hi Lauren. You are very welcome. I just get more stubborn! Much love to you also, dear friend, xx
excellent poem Penny
Thank you very much dear friend! xx
I agree Penny. So beautifully put. Our lives are meaningless if we don’t see the positives for without them it is difficult to move forward. Plus how dull would life be without the belief that you can do things, not everything, but something’s.
Thank you very much. It is true. Sometimes the push we need has to come from ourselves!!!
That’s just how I feel! People like to tell what you don’t can 🙂 BTW love the new design ! 🙂
Hi Tina, thank you! Yes they do, and like you I wish they’d stop, just makes one more determined! 🙂 xx
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Today’s inspiration from Ms. Penny.
A road of positivity and well being are the best steps that any
of us can travel 🙂 This posting is upbeat, optimistic, and I like it 🙂
Have a lovely rest
of Wednesday Penny 🙂
Andro xxx
Hello Andro. Thank you so much, another too busy week for me, spending very few hours online, hopefully will lighten up soon, I want to come visit you, Your blog is (your favorite word here) wickedly fun!!!! 🙂 Have a excellent Thursday my friend! 🙂 xx
Hey just call whenever you are in the neighbourhood and that is fine by me Penny 🙂 🙂 Have a delightful Thursday, wwicked Friday and a superb Weekend also 🙂 🙂
Andro xxx
I will indeed Andro, and you also have a wonderful weekend coming up around the corner, my very special friend! 🙂
🙂 🙂 It was a nice weekend Penny, thank you 🙂 🙂
Andro xxx
Such an encouraging and uplifting poetry. A timely poetry 🙂
Thank you Yoshiko, I am glad you liked it. Yes it is very timely right now for many!!! 🙂
Welcome, Penny 🙂
An excellent poem Penny. I like how it is inspirational as well
Thank you Alastair, I’m glad you enjoyed it my friend! xx
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