Make Mistakes
Make mistakes
But what if it breaks?
Then we will fix it
Or repair in such a way
That we give new life
To ourselves
Do not say, I am afraid
For fear is like quicksand
It pulls you down
With its clammy hand
And refuses to let go
Then you must wait for someone to rescue you
Today, that person is me
Do not be afraid anymore
Step out of the void
And embrace yourself anew
Thoughts
We need to have space to make mistakes, fail and try again. We learn in the doing and we are stronger and better for it.
Our apple tree, twenty years ago. Still going strong today.
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