Beyond the horizon Quote by Stewart Stafford
““The Ascending Eagle by Stewart Stafford I shall not stray down spurious alleys, In pursuit of such desiccated husks, To be a leaf adrift in vacuous air, Bewildered on my windswept path. Past the labyrinth of rustling choices, Swirl fragments of doubt and error. Life's force is a finite magic spark, Some squander before they depart, When climbing into our grave pits, Twisted wreckage we leave behind. Yet, in regret's deepening shades, Lie orphans of our broken dreams. The eagle, in cerulean-skied flight, Took wing as a frightened chick, Victory plucked from disaster's beak, Trial and error are brick-tough fellows. Guided by shimmering thermals below, Soaring to its future beyond the horizon. © 2024, Stewart Stafford. All rights reserved.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Ascending Eagle, 2024
The poem likens life's journey to an eagle’s flight, urging perseverance through doubt and failure toward higher purpose.
In simple terms: Life is a challenging flight; keep soaring despite setbacks.
Persist through doubt and learn from failure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career challenges
- creative projects
- personal setbacks
- learning from mistakes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What “thermals” can you seek?
- How do you turn setbacks into stepping stones?
Success often requires external support and resources.