I walked through the world
With a mighty swagger
Until humiliation
Taught me humility
Until poverty
Taught me what to value
Until failure
Taught me grace
With a mighty swagger
Until humiliation
Taught me humility
Until poverty
Taught me what to value
Until failure
Taught me grace
Now I walk with a gentle deference
Listen, when I might have spoken
Forgive, when I might have challenged
Let go, when I might have held on
I am happier
For having lived in
My shortcomings
For finding in them
My strengths
Me
Twin Falls
Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory, Australia
Twin Falls
Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory, Australia
Taken during travels, 1994