You Can Pivot

You move to a new country with dreams that are vast

You are stepping into a bright future, letting go of the past

You have a script that you intend to follow to achieve

Success that would come easily to you, or so you believe

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You try your best to adapt in a new land

Cultural nuances are difficult to understand

Despite your hard work, it appears you are being left behind

Missing out on opportunities repeatedly, you find

There is no scripted formula for you to read

The script keeps changing abruptly indeed..

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You learn to change tracks, as circumstances dictate

You learn from disappointments, and celebrate

The small wins that give you confidence

That you can succeed in the face of challenges intense

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For an immigrant, success never does come on a platter

But besides hard work and perseverance the one thing that matters

Is the ability to pivot, to be flexible and adapt

To changing circumstances, while keeping enthusiasm intact