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Arise Rise like Jack Ma

By Life HopesPublished about a year ago 1 min read

He failed in school, he failed in life,

Rejections cut him sharp as knives.

KFC said no, the police did too,

Even Harvard turned him blue.

But in his heart a fire stayed,

Through storms of doubt, he never swayed.

With seventeen friends in a humble room,

He planted seeds that dared to bloom.

He faced eBay, a mighty name,

Yet with Taobao he won the game.

From twelve a month to billions high,

He reached the stars beyond the sky.

His story whispers, “Do not quit,

The darkest nights birth dawns well lit.”

For every “no” that blocks your way,

A brighter “yes” awaits someday.

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Life Hopes

I share poetry, real-life stories, and reflections that inspire growth, resilience, and purpose. My vision is to guide others toward living with hope, kindness, and meaning through words that heal and uplift.

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    Written by Life Hopes