Poem: Keep A-Pluggin' Away (By Paul Laurence Dunbar)

This is a pep talk in poetic form! Whether you are looking for motivation to complete a goal, encouragement during a difficult time, or just a kickstart to your day, this poem will inspire you to keep going.

Although it was written over 100 years ago, this poem is relevant to today's world. Whatever obstacles or stressors lie in your path, whether external or internal, allow this poem to spark empowerment within you. You've got this!

Transcript

Keep a-Pluggin' Away by Paul Lawrence Dunbar I've a humble little motto that is homely though it's true. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. It's a thing when I've an object that I always try to do. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. When you've rising storms to quell, When opposing waters swell, It will never fail to tell. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. If the hills are high before and the paths are hard to climb, Keep a-Pluggin' Away. And remember that successes come to him who bides his time. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. From the greatest to the least, None are from the rule released. Be thou toiler, Poet, Priest. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. Delve away beneath the surface. There is treasure further down. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. Let the rain come down in torrents. Let the threatening heavens frown. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. When the clouds have rolled away, There will come a brighter day. All your labor to repay. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. There'll be lots of sneers to swallow. There'll be lots of pain to bear. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. If you've got your eye on heaven, Some bright day you'll wake up there. Keep a-Pluggin' Away. Perseverance still is king. Time it's sure reward will bring. Work and wait unwearying. Keep a-Pluggin' Away.

Reviews

Loved to listen to this great poem from your voice, dear Stephanie. I imagined it turning into a song. #nevergiveup Loving you!