Today, rolling with time,
I congratulate myself,
To the soul that has persevered, amidst the hustle and bustle of the world.
I walk a path full of challenges
I stand, though sometimes I falter.
In every footprint I leave,
There are bitter and sweet stories engraved,
There are deep wounds, there is faint hope,
But I keep moving forward, tirelessly, Towards the dream I have woven diligently.
Today, I have the right to pause,
To look back, to see how far I have come,
With the strength I find in each fall,
This journey is mine . . . .
Not just counting the steps that have increased, But a journey of increasing maturity.
Building a stronger self than before.
There is gratitude For myself who can continue to fight, Facing all the surfaces of the wheel of life that I live.
And I thank you for surviving this far.
May I remain strong, even though the world is sometimes unfriendly.
I deserve to be happy, with all my achievements, Because I am a reflection of all that is good.
I will continue this journey, With unwavering faith, That with every step, there is growing strength, Toward a tomorrow full of hope.
The Review
By Dr. Bashir Issa Al-Shirawi:
Ms. Yatti’s poem goes beyond celebrating endurance; it becomes a quiet act of self-awareness. Through images of roads, wheels, and time, the speaker reflects on identity and actively reclaims ownership of their personal growth rather than merely surviving hardship.
“Rolling with time” expresses acceptance without defeat—life moves forward, and the speaker chooses to remain mindful. When the speaker looks back, she integrates her experiences rather than indulging in nostalgia, allowing pain and hope to shape her maturity together.
The shift from external struggle to self-affirmation reveals deeper strength as the speaker acknowledges her resilience with gratitude. Ultimately, the poem centers on self-permission—the right to rest, to feel proud, and to claim happiness. The speaker measures growth not by distance traveled but by transformation, and she creates hope with every faithful step forward.***
