Monday, January 10, 2011

Poem

I learned from this poem. Hope you do, and that you think about your journey as you read it below. (Here's the link.)

AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS

by Portia Nelson

I
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in.
I am lost ... I am helpless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes me forever to find a way out.
II
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in the same place
but, it isn't my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
III
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in ... it's a habit.
my eyes are open
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.
IV
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
V
I walk down another street.

2 comments:

  1. Nice Post!
    I would like to know more about your blog. You may also visit my blog and tell me what you think.

    ReplyDelete
  2. I like that, alot. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete