Poem - The Pursuit of Excellence, Poetess - Eden Soriano Trinidad (Philippines)

The Pursuit of Excellence
By Eden Soriano Trinidad (Philippines)

O Humankind, often sung in noble verse,
Are we greater than the whole of humanity’s band?
For what do we strive, with heart and hand?
For self, for loved ones, in this fleeting land.

The question lingers:

Does the wind blow only westward, free?
Does rain fall solely on the wealthy’s spree,
Or dance in rhythm with the monsoon’s decree?
Does the sun rise only when summer’s near?

How do you paint the hues of autumn’s grace,
Or winter’s chill, if they touch you’ve never faced?
Where does the path of mortal life unfold,
In a fleeting breath, unnoticed, untold?

A day may fade, or stretch long and bold,
Yet the strive for greatness never grows old.
O Human, what is humankind’s core,
Chasing peaks where dreams and ambitions soar?

Fame, wisdom, power—goals we adore,
To grasp at glory is a quest worth striving for.
To rise above the common, the mundane,
Is the birthright of every soul, woman or man.

Lose not hope, though the sun may set again,
Day after day, through joy or pain.
The hasty runner may stumble and fall,
But steady steps, though slow, conquer all.

Each second’s tick, each moment’s call,
Shapes the life you choose, your heart’s own thrall.
Strive for excellence, let it be your guide,
So even now, in this moment’s stride,

We taste a life abundant, joyful, wide,
A legacy for youth, our future’s pride.

September 25, 2025
Flying EK 334 Emirates Airlines