Word of advice

I remember my dad gave me an advice
He said to shoot for the stars because then I would land on the clouds

I thanked him kindly and said that I appreciated it, and I did
Then I told him
That I was not with that
I said what he said was good, but I am going for great

I shoot for the stars to hit them, not to miss
Then I saw a grin
Then he put a hand on my back
He knew that history would have to reserve me a place

For a true winner, the concept failure does exist
Failure is the fear to drive one to be fearless
Failure is the enemy that one must defeat
Failure is the fuel for the fire that makes one succeed

It is my destiny where I find solace
Faith is what I hold on when everything is demolished
I have words to express my feelings
I have the ability to give my path meaning

I shoot for the stars to hit them